Yemen, Russia discuss supporting health sector

Local Editor

The director of the Presidential Office Mohammed Abdul-Qadir Al-Junaid discussed on Thursday with the acting ambassador of Russia to Yemen Andrea Chirnovel means to support the health sector in Yemen.

The meeting reviewed the disastrous humanitarian situation in Yemen due to the Saudi-led aggression, especially the deteriorating situation of the health sector as a result of direct airstrikes against health facilities and the imposed siege on Yemen.

The two officials also discussed reliable means to reinforce the roles of the humanitarian organizations and the international community to provide the necessary requirements including medicines and medical supplies.

The two officials stressed on the importance of coordinating efforts between the Ministry of Public Health & Population and international organizations working in the humanitarian field in Yemen to organize their medical assistance for the war-torn country.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by Website Team