Health Minister: Catastrophic Humanitarian Situation Result of Saudi-led piracy on Fuel Ships

 Minister of Public Health and Population, Dr.Taha Al-Mutawakel, discussed with representative of World Health Organization in Sana’a, Dr. Adham Rashad Abdel Moneim, ways to enhance cooperation and partnership between ministry and organization in facing the health sector’s obstacles. The meeting touched on needs and requirements of  health sector in Yemen in light of the continued aggression and siege.

The Minister of Health reviewed health situation in Yemen and difficulties faced by health sector, especially in light of coalition’s prevention  the entry of medicines and medical supplies, including medicines for patients with chronic diseases.

He touched on catastrophic humanitarian situation as  result of continued piracy of fuel derivatives ships, which leads to a new humanitarian catastrophe due to suspension of some services and departments in hospitals and medical facilities.