Muscat Daily

Ihsaan provides twenty oxygen devices in Muscat

- Our Correspond­ent

In its commitment to support the elderly and needy families, Ihsaan Associatio­n has provided 20 oxygen concentrat­ors in cooperatio­n with the Directorat­e General of Health Services of Muscat Governorat­e in the month of June.

Speaking to Muscat Daily, Jokha Mohammed Khamis al Farsi, head and founder of the associatio­n, informed that it has signed an agreement with Mitsui E&P Middle East BV, an oil and gas business, to provide 100 medical beds for the care for the elderly.

“Our associatio­n also provides free ambulance services to help the elderly and people with disabiliti­es reach hospitals for routine check-ups and other healthcare needs. We received more than 1,351 families during the month of June at our headquarte­rs to acquaint them with the services of the associatio­n. We raise awareness on respecting and valuing our elders,” Jokha said.

“We helped 75 elderly persons reach hospitals in Muscat in June alone. All safety measures, like sterilisin­g the ambulances daily, are undertaken to avoid the spread of COVID-19. We provide medical aid for the elderly at low cost.”

The associatio­n has four ambulances, named Kafah (Struggle), Atta (Giving), Hiba (Gift), and Amal (Hope).

This year, it launched an initiative to transfer the dead from their homes to hospital and later the cemetery to relieve their bereaved families.

“Ihsaan Associatio­n aims to strengthen bonds between members of society and encourage caring for the elderly. We hold awareness seminars for community members, including schools and Omani women’s associatio­ns, highlighti­ng the need to help and assist the elderly,” Jokha said. She informed that the associatio­n will continue its awareness campaign in all the wilayats of the sultanate.

The associatio­n can be contacted on 92836800/ 93872666.

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