The World Health Organization (WHO) and the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) agreed a series of new pledges to deliver life-saving health interventions for people threatened by cholera and malaria in Yemen, according to WHO press release
The agreements were signed during the fourth Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum, being held 24-25 February.
“WHO greatly values our partnership with KSrelief and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is helping provide critical health support to millions of people impacted by war, disease and displacement,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, adding “ For 10 years now, KSrelief has exemplified this. We must not forget, though, that the best medicine, for all affected by conflicts, is peace.”
WHO’s Country Office for Yemen and KSrelief finalized two pledges: a US$12 million agreement focusing on malaria prevention and control, and a further US$2.1 million to support an existing agreement to expand cholera response and control measures, and improve access to treatment in affected and high-risk areas.
WHO Regional Director Dr. Hanan Balkhy, said “KSrelief has been an invaluable partner for WHO, supporting millions in Yemen, the occupied Palestinian territory, Syria, and beyond”.
The Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum is a biennial event organized by KSrelief in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This year’s forum was held to coincide with the 10th anniversary of KSrelief and featured high-level discussions on conflict, disaster response, humanitarian aid delivery, and forced displacement amid escalating global crises.