KSrelief Chief Meets with WHO Director General in Geneva
In a significant meeting on the sidelines of the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabeeah, the head of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), sat down with Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Accompanying Dr. Al-Rabeeah was Saudi Arabia’s permanent representative to the UN in Geneva, Abdulmohsen bin Khothaila, adding to the gravity of the discussions that ensued.
The conversation revolved around crucial topics related to joint relief and humanitarian projects in the health sector. The focus was on the mechanisms for delivering vital medical assistance to patients and the injured across the globe, emphasizing the importance of coordinated efforts in times of crisis.
Dr. Tedros commended the Kingdom for its impactful medical projects and programs executed through KSrelief, aimed at enhancing the health conditions of vulnerable populations in various countries.
Executive Programs Signed for Yemen, Sudan, and Syria
On the same day, Dr. Al-Rabeeah sealed five executive programs with WHO, paving the way for vital assistance in Yemen, Sudan, and Syria with a combined value exceeding $19 million.
The first agreement targets the shortage of kidney dialysis supplies in Sudan, with a focus on reducing mortality rates among kidney failure patients. This initiative includes provisions for dialysis sessions, machines, and medical staff salaries, amounting to $5 million.
The second agreement addresses medical aid for earthquake victims in Syria, valuing at $4.7 million.
In Yemen, the third agreement tackles the prevention of measles among young children, allocating $3 million for this critical cause.
Improving water and sanitation services in healthcare facilities in Yemen is the focus of the fourth agreement, with an emphasis on sustainable water sources for vulnerable populations. This initiative includes the installation of solar-powered wells in 10 healthcare facilities, valued at $3.75 million.
Lastly, the fifth agreement aims to curb the spread of cholera in Yemen, with a budget of $3 million allocated for this urgent public health concern.