Health Ministry, ICRC’s Mission Discuss Cooperation Areas

February 5 / Yamanyoon

Minister of Public Health and Population Dr. Mohammed bin Hafeedh met on Sunday with Head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) mission in Yemen, Alexandre Faite.

The meeting discussed the cooperation areas between the Health Ministry and ICRC and and the possibility of extending the support provided by the Committee to include emergency, ambulance and medicines of chronic diseases, especially cancer, kidney and diabetes.

The two sides reviewed the worsening humanitarian and health situation in the governorate of Hodeidah and Mokha city located in Taiz governorate and its neighboring areas because of the continuing Saudi American aggression.

Dr. bin Hafeedh urged the ICRC to expedite supplying the ministry with ambulances and providing kidney and diabetes medicines, as well as enhancing their support for kidney dialysis centers in a number of governorates.

He confirmed that the ministry will work to facilitate the work and activities of the ICRC in the country for it to carry its humanitarian duties.

On the other hand, Faite affirmed that the ICRC mission would continue to support Yemen and provide health services for beneficiaries and the needy, especially in light of the catastrophe experienced by the country.