The World Health Organization (WHO) and the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) signed a USD 1.55 million agreement on September 24, 2026, in Aden, Yemen, to deliver life-saving medical supplies and therapeutic nutrition care for children suffering from severe acute malnutrition with medical complications.
Funding Allocation and Project Scope in Yemen
The 12-month project targets 35 therapeutic feeding centres (TFCs) across Yemen. Through this funding, the WHO will procure and distribute 402 pediatric and severe acute malnutrition (PED/SAM) kits. These supplies ensure the continuous availability of essential medicines, intravenous fluids, and medical equipment required to manage complicated pediatric malnutrition cases. Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah, Supervisor General of KSrelief, and Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, finalized the partnership to address these critical health needs.
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The intervention specifically targets vulnerable areas across Abyan, Aden, Al Dhale’e, Al Mahrah, Al Mukalla, Lahj, Marib, Seiyun, Shabwah, Socotra, and Taiz to provide free-of-charge inpatient treatment.
Targeting Child Malnutrition and Medical Complications
Malnutrition remains a severe threat to child survival in Yemen, particularly for children under the age of five who develop medical complications and require specialized inpatient treatment. The project directly benefits an estimated 18,282 children by maintaining life-saving services at targeted TFCs. According to Dr. Syed Jaffar Hussain, WHO Representative to Yemen, the partnership arrives at a critical time to help health workers provide timely, quality care for children facing potentially life-threatening medical complications.
Procurement and Distribution Strategy
Under the agreement, WHO will supply PED/SAM kits containing commonly used oral and injectable pediatric medicines along with essential operational equipment. Distribution relies strictly on caseload and utilization rates. The WHO will implement these measures in close coordination with the Ministry of Public Health and Population, while also strengthening the monitoring of nutrition services to verify commodity deliveries.
Pro Tip for Health Workers
Facility monitoring relies on tracking supply availability and utilization rates to ensure commodities reach the specific clinics and children for whom they are intended, as coordinated with national and local health authorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total value of the new agreement?
The agreement is valued at USD 1.55 million.
How many children are expected to benefit from this project?
The project aims to directly benefit an estimated 18,282 children under the age of five.
Which organizations signed the funding agreement?
The agreement was signed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief).
Which regions in Yemen will receive support?
Priority areas include Abyan, Aden, Al Dhale’e, Al Mahrah, Al Mukalla, Lahj, Marib, Seiyun, Shabwah, Socotra, and Taiz.
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