Aden:Riyadh The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) is strengthening Yemen's healthcare sector through more than 40 development projects and initiatives, supporting 30 medical facilities across 13 governorates to improve the quality of medical services and expand access.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the projects include building, equipping, and operating hospitals and medical centers, as well as training healthcare personnel. Notable among these projects is the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Hospital in Aden, which is one of the country's leading medical institutions. This 270-bed hospital, inaugurated by SDRPY in January 2023, covers 20,000 square meters and has provided nearly five million medical services through October 2026.
In Al-Mahra Governorate, King Salman Medical and Educational City spans one million square meters, featuring a 110-bed hospital with a variety of departments including outpatient clinics, emergency services, and cardiac care facilities. Additionally, the program supports specialized centers like a dialysis center in Al-Mahra and has rehabilitated health centers in Socotra, enhancing primary healthcare services.
To build human capacity, SDRPY has established and equipped faculties of medicine, pharmacy, and nursing at Taiz University, among other educational initiatives. Projects underway include Hadhramout University Hospital and various hospitals across different governorates. SDRPY has also implemented 300 development projects across 16 Yemeni governorates in multiple sectors, including education and energy.
Source Saudi Press Agency