KSrelief And WHO Ink Deals For Health Aid In Yemen, Sudan, Syria Exceeding $19 Million

Geneva, SPA – The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) signed five executive programs with the World Health Organization (WHO) for Yemen, Sudan, and Syria, totalling $19,496,000. The agreements were formalised during the 77th session of the World Health Assembly in Geneva. Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah, Advisor at the Royal Court and KSrelief Supervisor General, and Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, signed the agreements. Saudi Arabia's Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Ambassador Abdulmohsen bin Khothaila, was also present.

The first agreement aims to tackle the severe shortage of kidney dialysis supplies in Sudan. This initiative seeks to reduce mortality among kidney failure patients across various Sudanese states by providing dialysis supplies sufficient for approximately 235,000 dialysis sessions. Additionally, it includes securing 100 dialysis machines and paying the salaries of medical staff in 77 dialysis centres. The total value of this agreement is $5 million.

The second agreement focuses on providing medical assistance to earthquake victims in Syria. This program has a total cost of $4,746,000 and aims to address the immediate healthcare needs of those affected by recent seismic activities.

Combating Measles in Yemen

The third agreement is dedicated to combating the spread of measles among children under five in Yemen. With a total cost of $3 million, this initiative aims to reduce the incidence of this preventable disease through targeted medical interventions.

Improving Water and Sanitation Services in Yemen

The fourth agreement seeks to improve water and sanitation services in healthcare facilities across Yemen. Valued at $3,750,000, this program aims to ensure sustainable water supplies for the neediest populations by drilling solar-powered wells in 10 healthcare facilities.

Reducing Cholera Spread in Yemen

The fifth agreement focuses on reducing the spread of cholera across Yemen. This initiative has a value of $3 million and aims to implement measures that will curb the transmission of this waterborne disease.

These agreements are part of Saudi Arabia's ongoing humanitarian and relief efforts through KSrelief. The initiatives aim to support health sectors in needy countries by enhancing their capabilities and providing essential medical needs.

With inputs from SPA