[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”!! PLEASE DO NOT EDIT !!!” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ admin_label=”!!! PLEASE DO NOT EDIT !!!” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”TEXT – BLOCK 1″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||1em||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
The following extract from the website of the <\/span>Eastern Mediterranean Region of the World Health Organization<\/span><\/a> summarizes Yemen\u2019s health system.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”TEXT – BLOCK 2 ” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n With 8 years of protracted conflict and humanitarian crisis,\u00a0<\/span>over two thirds of Yemen\u2019s population<\/span><\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0 21.6 million people \u2013\u00a0are in acute need of humanitarian assistance, including over 20 million people requiring\u00a0urgent health assistance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”TEXT – BLOCK 3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The country\u2019s health system continues to fall short of meeting the population\u2019s needs. Only 54% of health facilities are fully functioning, while 46% are only partially operating or entirely out of service.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”TEXT – BLOCK 4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u201cThe world cannot continue to ignore Yemen. We call on expanded and sustained international support to health systems and the brave frontline health workers. I witnessed firsthand the suffering, illness, and death of innocent civilians caught up in this crisis when I visited the country. Our ultimate goal is to build a safer and healthier future for all Yemenis. Yet health can\u2019t be attained without peace. Peace is possible and it is the only solution but needs everyone\u2019s commitment,\u201d says\u00a0Dr Ahmed Al Mandhari, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”TEXT – BLOCK 5″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Overstretched health facilities are barely providing the most basic services as they struggle with lack of staff, funds, electricity, medicines, supplies and medical equipment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”TEXT – BLOCK 6″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Health workers are paid less than in previous years due to the severe funding shortfall, leaving health facilities facing a continuous decline in health capacities.\u00a0Yemeni health workers have been serving selflessly<\/a>. Millions of children and families depend on them for hope, healing, and survival.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”TEXT – BLOCK 6″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n\n
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