Planning Ministry, DAC sign treaty for implementing health projects in Yemen

ADEN-SABA
04/02/2019

Vice Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Dr. Nazar Basuhaib singed on Monday the basic agreement with Representative of Doctors Across Continents (DAC) Haitham Ahmad on carrying out health projects in Yemen.

According to the agreement, the organization will carry out two programs; limbs center project in Aden and Hemodialysis Center in Dhale, funded by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief.

The treaty states that the organization will operate from its office in Aden for implementing its programs and projects in different provinces. Its activities include implementing integrated care program of childhood diseases, programs of severe malnutrition and nutrition surveys.

The treaty also includes carrying out breastfeeding program, monitoring distribution of natural milk alternatives in accordance with international principles, reproductive health, chronic diseases, anti-polio vaccinations and rehabilitating artificial limbs.

Vice Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Dr. Nazar Basuhaib discussed with representatives of a number of international organizations implementing a number of projects in different development and humanitarian fields.