King Salman Center launches the seventh phase of mobile clinics in Yemen
In a move reflecting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's continued leading humanitarian role, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center a joint cooperation agreement with a civil society organization to launch the seventh phase of its mobile clinic network in the Sa'dah and Hajjah governorates of Yemen. The signing ceremony took place virtually, with the Center represented by Assistant Supervisor General for Operations and Programs, Engineer Ahmed bin Ali Al-Baiz.
This vital agreement aims to provide healthcare services to more than 72,488 beneficiaries in the targeted areas. The agreement includes the full preparation and equipping of mobile clinics and the provision of all necessary medications and medical supplies. Services will encompass primary healthcare, emergency services, and the adoption of safe mechanisms for the disposal of medical waste, thus ensuring environmental protection and preventing the spread of disease in these areas.
The importance of mobile clinics in light of the Yemeni crisis
This initiative comes at a time when Yemen’s health sector is facing immense challenges due to years of conflict, which have severely damaged the infrastructure of hospitals and health centers in many governorates. Mobile clinics are of paramount strategic importance in Sa’dah and Hajjah governorates, given their rugged terrain and the large number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) living in remote areas with limited access to traditional medical services. These clinics serve as a lifeline, connecting isolated communities to essential healthcare.
The humanitarian context and the Saudi role
This agreement falls within a series of humanitarian and relief projects implemented by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, covering all Yemeni governorates without discrimination. Through the successive phases of this project (reaching its seventh phase), the Center aims to ensure the sustainability and continuity of medical services for the most vulnerable groups, particularly women, children, and the elderly.
This support reflects the integrated approach that the Kingdom follows to develop healthcare in Yemen, where the support is not limited to direct treatment only, but extends to include combating epidemic diseases, supporting nutrition, and environmental health, which directly contributes to preserving the lives of displaced persons and host communities and alleviating the severity of the human suffering experienced by the brotherly Yemeni people.
