Sanaa: Today, the Health Office in the Capital Secretariat, in partnership with private hospitals, organized a periodic consultative meeting to highlight the ongoing suffering and major challenges facing the health sector due to the repercussions of the Saudi-American aggression and siege.
According to Yemen News Agency, the Director of the Health Office in the Secretariat, Dr. Mutahar Al-Marouni, reviewed the repercussions of the unjust aggression and siege on the health sector in the Secretariat and the immense suffering they have caused to citizens. He addressed the scale of severe losses incurred by the health sector as a result of the aggression and siege's impact on services provided to citizens, affirming that improving health conditions can only be achieved by ending the aggression and siege on Yemen.
He stressed the need for all hospitals in the Secretariat to raise the quality of medical and therapeutic services and healthcare, adhere to official pricing, apply infection control systems in hospitals, and ensure that health staff and nurses give due attention to patients, treat them with kindness, and respect their privacy.
Dr. Al-Marouni urged raising the readiness of vital departments, medical and emergency teams, and optimal preparation for the Prophet's birthday by offering free check-ups and discounts on medical services on the occasion, and actively participating in various events celebrating the birth of the greatest Messenger.
For their part, officials from the Supreme Authority for Medicines, representatives of the Private Hospitals Union, and directors of several hospitals in the Capital Secretariat spoke about the damage inflicted on the health sector in the Secretariat due to the Saudi-American aggression and siege on the Yemeni people over 12 years. They highlighted the difficulties and challenges facing hospitals and health facilities in providing medicines and essential medical supplies to patients and in continuing to offer medical and therapeutic services to citizens, amid the repercussions of the unjust aggression and siege.
They affirmed their readiness to provide facilities and medical services-whether free or at discounted prices-in celebration of the Prophet's birthday, with attention to charitable aspects as part of social responsibility efforts, in addition to highlighting expressions of joy and happiness on this occasion, sending a message to the enemies of the nation that Yemenis remain steadfast in their devotion to the greatest Messenger, following his path and embodying his morals.
For his part, the Director of Healthcare at the General Authority for the Care of Martyrs' Families, Dr. Mohsen Al-Hadawi, emphasized the importance of concerted efforts to provide health services amid the repercussions of the aggression and siege. He praised the role of the health sector and hospitals in the Capital Secretariat and their cooperation in providing necessary services to the families of martyrs whose sons sacrificed themselves for the dignity, honor, and independence of Yemen.