In conflict-torn Yemen, many pregnant women face delivery complications that threaten their and their babies’ lives. Many families cannot afford to seek basic health care services, including prenatal care for pregnant women.

To help address these issues, with funding from the Yemen Humanitarian Fund, the Yemeni Development Network (YDN) initiated a project to provide primary health services in Amran Governorate.

On 30 December 2020, Reem, a 23-years-old mother who suffered from severe pain, reached Al-Berar Health Unit in Raydah District. She was diagnosed with obstructed labor and needed a cesarean section. She was transferred to Amran maternal and child hospital and supported with referral transportation cost.

Reem was escorted by a health worker from the health unit to the hospital to avoid any complications. After the necessary tests and examinations were completed, the surgery was completed successfully, and she delivered a beautiful and healthy baby. The mother and baby received appropriate follow-up care.

She was grateful for the support she received from health workers in the Al-Berar Health Unit. “I am thankful to YDN and YHF for the support and providing the needed medicines and medical services and I hope the project continues,” Reem said.

The Yemen Humanitarian Fund (YHF) supported the Yemeni Development Network for NGOs (YDN) to implement a $322,000 Primary Health Services Project in six health units in Kharif and Raydah districts of Amran Governorate.

Published in YHF Success Stories 2020