Health Minister, Abyan Governor discuss health situation

SANA’A, July 23 (YPA) – Minister of Public Health and Population, Taha Al-Mutawakil,  on Monday discussed with Governor of Abyan,  Ahmed Ghaleb Al-Rahawi, the health situation in  Abyan province and the needs of the health facilities of medical supplies, medicines and medical staff.

The meeting dealt to the nature of the epidemiological situation in Abyan, especially with the summer and the rainy season, the possibility of the return of cholera epidemic, and the difficulties facing the health sector , especially in relation to chronic diseases and kidney patients due to lack of medicines and solutions.

Al-Mutawakil confirmed the ministry’s readiness to provide support to the health sector in the province according to the available resources.

Al-Mutawakil reiterated the neutrality of the health sector in providing services to various provinces, including the southern provinces , expressing the readiness of the ministry to coordinate with organizations to support the health sector in Abyan.

Sameera Hassn