Location: Yemen - Saada

Situation:

Doctors of the World (DOW) organises first aid training to improve emergency care in the north of Yemen, scene of the conflict between the Houthi rebels and the government. Since August, intense fighting in Saada governorate resulted in mass displacement of the population. The health system is badly affected: the health centres are targeted in attacks and health workers have fled the area.

Activity:

Given the deterioration in access to healthcare during the last Saada war, and the reduced mobility of health actors, the development and expansion of the training provided by Doctors of the World in 2008 was deemed necessary. In addition, training for trainers in first aid was provided for 45 volunteers among staff from the Ministry of Health, Yemeni Red Crescent, local NGOs, the civilian defense and the Women’s Union. In addition, one teacher in each of 40 schools in three districts (Sahar, Safrah and Saada) was trained in first aid in order to be able to transfer these skills to their colleagues and students.

Outlook:

With the resumption of fighting in Saada governorate, DOW will redirect its activities to come to the aid of people displaced by the conflict.