Saudi Arabia enhances the healthcare system in Yemen with over forty development projects and initiatives.

Saudi Arabia Enhances Healthcare System in Yemen with Over 40 Development Projects

Saudi Arabia, through the Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen, strengthens the healthcare system in Yemen with more than 40 development projects and initiatives. These efforts include the establishment, equipping, and operation of hospitals and medical centers, as well as the training of healthcare personnel. This initiative aims to improve the quality of medical services and expand access for beneficiaries across various Yemeni governorates.

Support for Medical Facilities

The program reported that its interventions in the healthcare sector supported 30 medical facilities across 13 Yemeni governorates. The goal is to enhance the efficiency of the healthcare system and its ability to meet the growing needs of the population.

Key Projects in Healthcare

One of the most notable projects is the operation of Prince Mohammed bin Salman Hospital in the temporary capital, Aden. This facility features 270 beds, 14 specialized clinics, and a heart center, covering an area of 20,000 square meters. It includes over 2,000 medical devices and equipment.

Since its opening in January 2023 until October 2026, the hospital has provided nearly five million medical services. These services include 31,000 surgical operations across various specialties, in addition to over 11,000 cardiac catheterizations and surgeries.

Another significant project is the King Salman Medical and Educational City in Al-Mahrah Governorate. This facility spans one million square meters and includes a fully equipped hospital with a capacity of 110 beds. It features outpatient clinics, emergency departments, laboratories, radiology, inpatient services, surgical operations, intensive care, and cardiac catheterization units.

Specialized Medical Centers

The program also supports specialized medical centers, such as the dialysis center in Al-Mahrah, which has provided over 100,000 specialized medical services, including more than 22,000 dialysis sessions. This initiative enhances the continuity of healthcare for patients.

Healthcare projects also include the rehabilitation of the Mother and Child Center in Socotra Archipelago and the health centers in Nujd and Amadhen. Additionally, the program has supplied several hospitals in Marib Governorate with medical equipment and supplies, including Al-Kharah General Hospital, 26 September Hospital, and Marib General Authority Hospital.

The program supports the operation of several hospitals in Socotra and Shabwa, contributing to improved medical services and healthcare quality for citizens.

Capacity Building Initiatives

In the realm of human capacity development, the program supports the establishment and equipping of medical, pharmacy, and nursing colleges at Taiz University. It also implements specialized training and qualification programs for healthcare personnel, including Arab Board programs, Yemeni Fellowship in Cardiology, and diplomas in respiratory care and intensive care.

Ongoing Healthcare Expansion Projects

The program continues its efforts through new projects aimed at expanding healthcare services. These include the establishment of Hadhramaut University Hospital, Al-Ain Rural Hospital in Taiz, Al-Dhale’e Rural Hospital, and Sabba Hospital in Abyan. Additionally, it includes projects for a Mother and Child Center and an Emergency Delivery Center in Ras Al-Ara in Lahij Governorate.

This healthcare support forms part of over 300 development projects and initiatives implemented by Saudi Arabia through the Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen across 16 Yemeni governorates. These initiatives cover various sectors, including education, health, energy, water, transportation, agriculture, fisheries, and government capacity development.

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