YEMEN Press Agency

Coalition prevents entry of international medical missions to Sana’a

SANAA, July 16 (YPA) – The Minister of Health and population in Sana’a, Dr. Taha al-Mutawakil, revealed on Sunday that the coalition prevented the entry of international medical missions to Yemen’s capital, Sana’a.

In a statement, Al-Mutawakil said that the coalition prevented the arrival of an Italian medical mission, which included specialties that are not available in Yemen, despite the mission providing everything that reassures that its mission is purely medical, in addition, the coalition refused entry of pediatric heart surgeons to Sana’a.

The Minister also confirmed that Sana’a airport is still under siege and Sana’a is unable to bring radiation devices, import medicines directly or bring medical staff.