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The Houthi war left an unparalleled health and humanitarian tragedy, which led the UN and international organizations to classify the effects of this war as “the worst ever.”
The Houthi war caused an increasing number of deaths among Yemeni mothers and children, worsened the psychological and social conditions of millions of them, led to the spread of epidemics and diseases, and also pushed newborns to -into malnourished piles and stripped of their rights. to vaccination.
To prevent the impact of the Houthi war on the present of Yemeni mothers and the future of their children, the Yemeni government, represented by the Ministry of Public Health and Population, worked to send an awareness campaign launched with the aim of “motherhood and newborn promotion. Cheers.”
The initiative ended its activities on Thursday, and was implemented by the Population Department of the Ministry, under the auspices of the Prime Minister Dr. Ahmed bin Mubarak, and with the support of the United Nations Population Fund and the government of the Netherlands, and it continued during the period from 16 to 21 November of this month.
The campaign targeted eight districts of Aden Governorate (Sira, Al-Mualla, Al-Tawahi, Khormaksar, Al-Mansoura, Sheikh Othman, Al-Buraiqa, and Darsaad), as well as only five districts of Taiz Governorate (Al- Muzaffar). , Jabal Habashi, Mawza, Dhubab, and Al-Mukha).
The campaign benefited more than 382,000 women of reproductive age, from 18 to 49 years of age, and focused on reducing maternal deaths during pregnancy, increasing health awareness, a ‘promoting breastfeeding, and improving vaccination rates.
It also worked to provide psychological and social support to pregnant women, detect medical conditions that require medical follow-up, and provide the necessary interventions and tests.
A healthy integrated community
The Undersecretary of the Yemeni Ministry of Health for the Population Department, Dr. Salem Al-Shabhi, praised the vital role of this initiative and its importance in promoting maternal and child health, as a result on the humanitarian and health conditions that the country is suffering due to. to the war.
Al-Shabhi told Al-Ain News: Initiatives like this are vital steps towards a united, healthy society, the most important of which is that it has full awareness and knowledge of its health needs.
The government official praised the efforts of all the health teams that participated in the implementation, and the role of the National Center for Health Education in delivering awareness messages to the target groups, indicating that the campaign was implemented by 531 health teams, including 84 established teams. and 447 mobile, as well as the efforts of the Health Education Center, which contributed to increasing the level of community awareness about the goals of the campaign and their importance in improving public health.
Maternal mortality rate
The Yemeni Minister of Health, Dr. Qasim Buhaibah, had stated that Yemen is one of the countries that suffers the most from maternal and child deaths, as the maternal mortality rate reaches one death every two hours, and that five million women need reproductive health services.
When he started the campaign last Saturday, the Yemeni minister emphasized the importance of the campaign that targets all the districts of Aden Governorate, and five districts of Taiz Governorate.
He said it aims to improve the health of the mother and the newborn by conducting tests and providing the necessary awareness and treatment for the reproductive health of the mother before, during and after birth.
Buhaybah thanked the United Nations Population Fund and the Kingdom of the Netherlands for their support and participation in the implementation of the campaign, appreciating the efforts of the field teams and its everyone who worked to make the campaign successful and achieve the goals of promoting mother and newborn awareness. Cheers.
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**How has the Houthi war specifically exacerbated existing vulnerabilities in Yemen’s healthcare system, impacting maternal and child health outcomes?**
## Interview: Yemeni Maternal and Child Health in the Wake of the Houthi War
**Welcome to World Today News. Today, we delve into the critical issue of maternal and child health in Yemen amidst the ongoing humanitarian crisis triggered by the Houthi war. Joining us are Dr. Fatima Al-Shabhi, a senior researcher specializing in public health in conflict zones, and Mr. Ahmed Khalil, a representative from a leading Yemeni NGO focused on maternal and child welfare.
Let’s start with an overview:**
**Thematic Section 1: The Impact of War on Yemeni Mothers and Children**
**Host:** Dr. Al-Shabhi, the article paints a disturbing picture of the impact of the Houthi war on the health and well-being of Yemeni mothers and children. Can you share your perspective on the specific challenges this conflict has created?
**Dr. Al-Shabhi:**
**Host:** Mr. Khalil, from your organization’s experience working within affected communities, what are the most pressing needs and concerns you see regarding maternal and child health in Yemen right now?
**Mr. Khalil:**
**Host:** Both of you have highlighted the devastating consequences of the war. What specific health risks and vulnerabilities are exacerbated due to the ongoing conflict?
**Dr. Al-Shabhi:**
**Mr. Khalil:**
**Thematic Section 2: Analyzing the “Motherhood and Newborn Cheers” Campaign**
**Host:** The Yemeni government recently concluded a campaign focused on maternal and child health. Dr. Al-Shabhi, what were the primary goals and objectives of this “Motherhood and Newborn Cheers” initiative?
**Dr. Al-Shabhi:**
**Host:** Mr. Khalil, what impact do you anticipate this campaign will have on the ground, given the challenging circumstances facing Yemen?
**Mr. Khalil:**
**Host:** How can international organizations and NGOs best support the implementation and sustainability of such initiatives in a conflict-affected nation like Yemen?
**Dr. Al-Shabhi:**
**Mr. Khalil:**
**Thematic Section 3: Looking Forward: Solutions and Hope**
**Host:** While the situation is undoubtedly complex, are there rays of hope for improving maternal and child health in Yemen? What long-term solutions are needed to address the underlying issues?
**Dr. Al-Shabhi:**
**Mr. Khalil:**
**Host:** what message would you like to deliver to the international community regarding the urgent need for continued support and action in Yemen?
**Dr. Al-Shabhi:**
**Mr. Khalil:**
**Host:** Thank you both for sharing your insightful perspectives on this critical issue. It is our hope that increased awareness and continued commitment will help to improve the lives of mothers and children in Yemen.
