In a new humanitarian step reaffirming the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's commitment to supporting the brotherly Yemeni people, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center signed a joint cooperation agreement to operate the seventh phase of its mobile clinic system in the Saada and Hajjah governorates. The signing ceremony took place virtually, with the Center represented by Assistant Supervisor General for Operations and Programs, Engineer Ahmed bin Ali Al-Baiz, in cooperation with a leading civil society organization operating within Yemen.
This strategic agreement aims to provide integrated healthcare services to more than 72,488 displaced persons and members of host communities in the two governorates. Under the terms of the agreement, mobile clinics will be equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, and all necessary medicines and medical supplies will be provided. Primary healthcare and emergency services will also be offered, with full adherence to environmental standards through the safe disposal of medical waste.
The context of the humanitarian crisis and the deterioration of the health sector
This initiative comes at a time when Yemen's health sector is facing immense challenges as a result of years of conflict, leading to the closure of many health facilities and a severe shortage of medicines and medical personnel. The governorates of Sa'dah and Hajjah are among the areas facing significant difficulties in accessing basic medical services due to their challenging terrain and the large number of displaced people who lack even the most basic healthcare. This makes mobile clinics a vital solution for reaching the most vulnerable populations in remote areas.
The Kingdom's leading role in humanitarian work
This agreement is part of a series of humanitarian and relief projects implemented by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through its humanitarian arm, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, which has consistently provided unlimited support to Yemen across various sectors since its establishment, including health, food, and shelter. These efforts reflect the Kingdom's commitment to alleviating the suffering of the Yemeni people without discrimination and to addressing the significant gap in basic services created by the ongoing crisis.
Expected impact of mobile clinics
The launch of the seventh phase of mobile clinics is expected to save the lives of thousands of patients, particularly children, women, and the elderly, by providing early diagnosis and immediate treatment for communicable and chronic diseases. These clinics will also play a pivotal role in enhancing health security in border and remote areas, alleviating pressure on overburdened central hospitals and supporting the stability of local communities by providing a health safety net that ensures they can live with dignity.
