In light of the current situation in the country, where poor families face the spread of diseases and epidemics, as well as the harsh living conditions and limited access to basic health care, the Grameen Yemen Foundation seeks to improve health conditions and achieve development in rural areas by extending a helping hand to thousands of poor people through free medical camps in various fields. The Foundation's focus is on combating blindness in rural areas by establishing a comprehensive free medical center with the latest medical devices for cataract removal and lens implantation.
In light of the current situation in the country, where poor families face the spread of diseases and epidemics, as well as the harsh living conditions and limited access to basic health care, the Grameen Yemen Foundation seeks to improve health conditions and achieve development in rural areas by extending a helping hand to thousands of poor people through free medical camps in various fields. The Foundation's focus is on combating blindness in rural areas by establishing a comprehensive free medical center with the latest medical devices for cataract removal and lens implantation.
Intervention areas
(78)
Number of beneficiaries
(503)
Project cost
(29,396,000)
On the other hand, the Foundation's interventions include performing surgical operations for patients with cleft lip and palate, especially children, in cooperation with the Saudi German Hospital - Sana'a. A cleft lip is one of the most common congenital defects in the Tihama region, and children with this defect are emotionally bullied in society, drop out of school, and hide in their homes. After the surgical operations, they are integrated into society and empowered to attend school.
Intervention areas
(5) provinces
Number of beneficiaries
(455)
Project cost
(20,250,000)