Latest

News and Updates
Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Strengthening Healthcare in Yemen: A Vital Mission

Mahnoor Rana

After years of conflict and famine, life is difficult for our Yemen brethren who feel permanently displaced in their own country. Yemen faces one of the most severe humanitarian crises globally, with approximately 80% of its population—over 18 million people (roughly the population of New York City) this year alone in urgent need of humanitarian aid.

Giving Essential Healthcare Services

Muslims Hands’s initiative includes the operational funding of two fully functional medical clinics, catering primarily to Internally Displaced People (IDPs). These clinics, operating at full capacity, provide a lifeline for communities ravaged by conflict, offering crucial services such as general medical care, vaccinations, medications, and pre-postnatal care. Located in Aden’s Bir-Ahmad area, these facilities stand as beacons of hope in a region deeply affected by humanitarian crises.

Empowering Local Healthcare Providers

Central to Muslim Hand’s mission is the empowerment of local medical staff. By supporting Yemeni doctors and healthcare workers with incentives, financial aid, training, and educational opportunities, Muslim Hands not only strengthens the workforce but also cultivates sustainability within the healthcare sector. This approach not only addresses immediate medical needs but also builds long-term resilience within local communities.

 

Impact and Outreach

Since its inception in July 2023, Adens Health Center has already changed more than 20,000 individuals and continues to grow. The project’s holistic approach goes beyond mere medical assistance; it aims to fortify Yemen’s health system against the daunting challenges of poverty, conflict, and inadequate infrastructure.  Your donation helps us provide free medicine and cover the cost of personnel and infrastructure. By focusing on maternal and child health care, and tackling malnutrition in all, Muslim Hands is paving the way for a healthier future in Yemen. You can learn about the difference your donation makes in young Ammar’s story.

Your donation donation of $450 pays for:

Emergency treatment, medical consultations, treatment, medicines and emergency care, it also provides nutrition and immunization services to children, as well as Maternity care for pregnant women and new mothers.

As Muslim Hands continues to expand its reach and impact, we remain steadfast in our dedication to providing essential healthcare services and strengthening local healthcare systems for all people anywhere in the world. But especially in places of conflict. The journey ahead is challenging, but with your support we hope to continue to be there for those who need it most.

 


Muslim Hands USA

Muslim Hands is an international aid agency and NGO working worldwide to help those affected by natural disasters, conflict and poverty. Muslim Hands USA is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization (No. 27-4155655).