Monday, 22 May, 2017
The security conditions due to the airstrikes and conflicts on the ground has restricted movement and operations on the ground in many conflict areas in Yemen, which in return affects the health services provided to people.
Al-Maqaten heath unit in Reef Ibb was not an exception; It was damaged and non-operating Being a medical unit which provides health services to IDPs beneficiaries from 17 villages, Al- Maqten health Unite was Urgently needed.
There were no gynecologist and midwife, a shortage of essential medicines, emergency medical kits and other medical supplies was not there.
Between January to February 2017 and with UNFPA direct support and fund, YFCA, and through a partnership with the EMMT provided reproductive health services and safe deliveries to 1571 women, as well as primary health care services to 1112 people from the 17 villages relishing immensely on The center.
The intervention lasted for 2 months only, before the end of the due date of the project, UNFPA and YFCA in coordination with DHO, and community based committee convinced the gynecologist and the midwife to stay at the health unit to continue their work for a nominal Salary paid by the community. They have proceeded providing services from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily from mid-March to date.
The Story of Ahmed Yahya - from Al-Maqaten village.
"Three months back, I could not sleep for nights. I was worried about my pregnant wife; she was in her 7th month of pregnancy when the EMMT left the health unit. Lack of transportation, long distances to nearest health facilities in Ibb, and out-of-pocket expenses were my biggest concerns.
Good news came during these difficult times when I heard that the gynecologist and the midwife will keep working inside Al-Maqaten health unit then all my concerns were immediately gone. I have a little charming girl (Bayan), every day I dream of seeing her become a doctor who will be working in this health unit to eliminate the suffering of people and making them feel better and live longer”.
Al-Maqaten heath unit in Reef Ibb was not an exception; It was damaged and non-operating Being a medical unit which provides health services to IDPs beneficiaries from 17 villages, Al- Maqten health Unite was Urgently needed.
There were no gynecologist and midwife, a shortage of essential medicines, emergency medical kits and other medical supplies was not there.
Between January to February 2017 and with UNFPA direct support and fund, YFCA, and through a partnership with the EMMT provided reproductive health services and safe deliveries to 1571 women, as well as primary health care services to 1112 people from the 17 villages relishing immensely on The center.
The intervention lasted for 2 months only, before the end of the due date of the project, UNFPA and YFCA in coordination with DHO, and community based committee convinced the gynecologist and the midwife to stay at the health unit to continue their work for a nominal Salary paid by the community. They have proceeded providing services from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily from mid-March to date.
The Story of Ahmed Yahya - from Al-Maqaten village.
"Three months back, I could not sleep for nights. I was worried about my pregnant wife; she was in her 7th month of pregnancy when the EMMT left the health unit. Lack of transportation, long distances to nearest health facilities in Ibb, and out-of-pocket expenses were my biggest concerns.
Good news came during these difficult times when I heard that the gynecologist and the midwife will keep working inside Al-Maqaten health unit then all my concerns were immediately gone. I have a little charming girl (Bayan), every day I dream of seeing her become a doctor who will be working in this health unit to eliminate the suffering of people and making them feel better and live longer”.
