Yemen's Health Minister Explores Expanded Nutritional Support with WFP

Yemen's Health Minister, Dr. Qasem Buhaybeh, met with Samantha Sharaj, Deputy Country Director for Operations at the World Food Program, in the temporary capital Aden to explore ways to enhance nutritional support and expand health and food response efforts, Saba news agency of Yemen's internationally recognised government rpeorted.

The discussions focused on increasing interventions and responses to current health and food needs, particularly in vulnerable areas and among groups at risk of malnutrition.

The two sides emphasized the need to intensify efforts, broaden preventive and therapeutic programs, and improve coordination between health authorities and international organizations to ensure services reach the target groups.

Yemen has faced significant health and nutrition challenges, particularly in recent years, due to ongoing conflict and economic instability. The country's health system has been severely impacted, leaving millions of Yemenis vulnerable to malnutrition and disease.

The World Food Program has been actively involved in Yemen, providing food assistance to millions of people affected by the crisis.

The organization's efforts aim to address the immediate needs of those affected while also working towards long-term solutions to improve food security and nutrition.

The meeting between Dr. Buhaybeh and Ms. Sharaj highlights the ongoing efforts to address Yemen's health and nutrition crisis. By working together, the Yemeni government and international organizations like the WFP can help mitigate the impact of the crisis on the most vulnerable populations.