Dr. Ishraq Al-Sab'ai, Assistant Undersecretary for Population at the Ministry of Public Health and Population in the internationally recognized Yemeni government, visited the eastern region of Al-Jawf Governorate (northeastern Yemen) on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, to assess the health needs and gaps in health units and centers.

According to the Al-Jawf Governorate's Public Health and Population Office, Al-Sab'ai's visit aimed to evaluate the health status of the local population and displaced individuals in camps located in the Khabb and Al-Sha'af districts.

The Assistant Undersecretary's visit included inspections of several camps and health units, namely the Al-Jawfa Health Unit, the Mashiniqa Health Unit, and the Al-Muhtafar Health Unit, where discussions regarding the provision of medical services to displaced persons took place.

Dr. Al-Sab'ai highlighted the "need for children to receive vaccination doses," emphasizing that most children have not received the "Zero Dose" vaccine, as "reproductive health is crucial for the care of pregnant mothers."

She commended the efforts of the Al-Jawf Public Health and Population Office in delivering services despite limited support from the Ministry and other organizations and partners.

The Director General of the Governorate's Public Health and Population Office, Dr. Ahmed Jazilan, welcomed the Assistant Undersecretary, stating that her visit was timely, especially considering the health disasters and diseases prevalent among displaced individuals.

He emphasized that the visit "will play a significant role in clearly conveying the situation to relevant authorities and supporting partners in the health and relief sectors."

In this regard, he urged all supporting organizations and partners at the local and international levels to intervene immediately, provide assistance to displaced individuals, support health facilities in Al-Jawf Governorate, and supply them with medicines and medical supplies to meet the needs of treating displaced individuals and rescuing them from fatal diseases and widespread epidemics.