Sana'a: A consultative meeting was held in the capital, Sana'a, between the Ministries of Health and Education, alongside the Academic Accreditation Council and the Medical Council, to discuss the state of medical and health specializations in Yemen.
According to Yemen News Agency, the meeting reviewed key topics including academic standards, clinical training, licensing, and professional requirements to better align education with the needs of the healthcare sector. Minister of Health and Environment, Dr. Ali Shiban, emphasized the need for collaboration between the involved bodies to improve medical and health education. He highlighted the importance of establishing a unified framework for medical education and training, focusing on patient safety and meeting labor market needs. Dr. Shiban also called for specialized committees to address common issues and for private hospitals to be involved in the training process.
Minister of Education, Hassan al-Sa'adi, acknowledged the current challenges facing the country but stressed the necessity of a collective approach to reforming medical and health education. He expressed hope that the meeting would yield actionable recommendations to tackle these challenges.
The session saw participation from Dr. Hatem Al-Dais, Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Abdul Wahab Saad, Deputy Minister of Health, and Dr. Ibrahim Lukman, Assistant Minister for Higher Education. Dr. Al-Dais emphasized the importance of improving the quality of educational output, while Dr. Lukman noted the efforts by the Ministry of Education to regulate educational programs.
Dr. Abdulkarim Shiban, Chairman of the Medical Council, stressed the need for updated curricula in medical colleges to better meet national health requirements. Ali Al-Mutari, Head of the Academic Accreditation Council, called for a binding partnership between the Ministries of Health, Education, and the Medical Council to standardize medical program requirements and licensure processes.
The meeting concluded with a call for the creation of a national committee to review and standardize medical specializations, including anesthesia and intensive care, to ensure professional standards meet market demands.