President Bashar al-Assad on Monday issued Legislative Decree No. 2 for 2013, stipulating for establishing of social care centers by a decision from the Minister of Social Affairs and Labor in coordination with the Local Administration Minister.
In a statement to SANA, Social Affairs and Labor Minister Dr. Jassem Mohammad Zakaraya said that establishing centers for social care will help provide care and services to certain social groups such as the elderly and orphaned children, in addition to individuals with psychological disorders after they receive treatment.
Zakaraya said that these centers will be run by the Ministry's staff to provide social support for those who need it and help their families, adding that this could also be done in cooperation with civil societies working in relevant fields.
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