WHO airlifts critical medical supplies to Yemen

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The World Health Organization has delivered 200 tons of life-saving medicines and health supplies to Yemen. Four United Nations planes carrying the cargo landed in Sana’a Airport this week.

The shipments include essential medicines, insulin vials, antibiotics, rabies vaccines, intravenous (IV) fluids, and other medical supplies and equipment.

“Health facilities and hospitals in Yemen desperately need to replenish their stocks. These shipments are crucial to keeping facilities functioning, and providing patients with life-saving healthcare,” said Dr Nevio Zagaria, WHO Representative in Yemen.

Almost 16.4 million people lack access to health services across the country. For nearly three years, hospitals and health facilities have suffered a serious shortage of medicines and medical supplies, as well as specialized medical personnel. WHO is actively working with local health authorities and health partners to prevent the country’s health system from collapse.

According to WHO, almost 16.4 million people lack access to health care in Yemen. Hospitals and health care facilities have been experiencing “serious” shortages of medicine and medical supplies for almost 3 years, and they also lack specialized medical personnel.