King Salman Medical and Educational City Enhances Yemen’s Health, Education Sectors

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Al-Mahrah: The King Salman Medical and Educational City, a million-square-meter complex in Yemen's Al-Mahrah governorate, is a major initiative to bolster the nation's health and education sectors. The city houses a 110-bed hospital, complete with outpatient clinics, emergency and radiology departments, intensive care units, surgical facilities, and a cardiac catheterization unit.

According to Saudi Press Agency, this project is part of the broader Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY), focusing on building and equipping medical facilities, training medical staff, and improving public health.

The program has benefited over four million people and supported 26 medical facilities across nine governorates, enhancing healthcare accessibility and quality.

SDRPY has implemented 264 projects across eight key sectors, including education, transportation, energy, water, agriculture, and capacity building, demonstrating a comprehensive commitment to Yemen's development.