Yemen, WHO discuss disabled issues

Official and Societal Efforts Must Be Joined To Protect Cultural Heritage

The Member of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), Governor of Marib governorate Sultan al-Arada urged authorities and officials in charge of protecting antiquities and historical sites to redouble efforts and devote resources to preserve Yemen's cultural heritage.

U.S. Extends Work Permits for Temporary Protected Status Holders

The U.S. administration has extended work permits for hundreds of thousands of migrants from Haiti and six other countries who are protected under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program, just hours before the permits were due to expire.

Oil price tops $100 a barrel

Oil prices jumped above $100 per barrel today, Monday, as the U.S. Navy prepares to take control of ship movements in the Strait of Hormuz.

France Advance to World Cup Quarterfinals, Set Up Morocco Clash

France secured a place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging Paraguay 1-0 in their Round of 16 encounter.

Last Update: ، 2026/07/13 Time 08:06:28
Latest News:

Houthis Threatens to Expand Military Support Network

Marib Deputy Governor Discusses Expanded Cooperation With Japanese NGO IVY

Marib Official, UK Charity Discuss Expanding Humanitarian Assistance

French Ambassador Visits Key Health and Tourism Sites in Hadramout

Al-Khanbashi and French Ambassador Discuss Expanding Development Cooperation

Yemen, WHO discuss disabled issues

[17/03/2019 08:53]

ADEN-SABA
Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Ibtihaj al-Kamal discussed on Sunday with Representative of World Health Organization in Aden Nuha Mahmoud cooperation between the two parties in different fields.

Minister al-Kamal confirmed taking care of disabled people, whose number reached 1.2 million before the war, noting that the number is increasing immensely over the war triggered by Houthi militia.

The disabled are in need of continuous medication, she said, hoping more support from the organization to the republic of Yemen in this field.

She confirmed her ministry's efforts for activating health and professional safety general administration in the ministry and opening branches to the administration in key provinces.

She made it clear that the ministry is preparing a strategy for the old people in coordination with public health ministry as the category of the old reaches 12 percent of sects suffer marginalization in the society.

For her part, the WHO representative praised cooperation and coordination between the ministry and the organization serving the interest of targeted categories.

She confirmed the organization is seeking to support Yemen in accordance with priorities like taking care of disabled and old people.