KSrelief Team Visits Iraq to Bolster Healthcare System

A team from Saudi Arabia's King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) visited Iraq to solidify its commitment to supporting the country's healthcare system. (SPA)
A team from Saudi Arabia's King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) visited Iraq to solidify its commitment to supporting the country's healthcare system. (SPA)
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KSrelief Team Visits Iraq to Bolster Healthcare System

A team from Saudi Arabia's King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) visited Iraq to solidify its commitment to supporting the country's healthcare system. (SPA)
A team from Saudi Arabia's King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) visited Iraq to solidify its commitment to supporting the country's healthcare system. (SPA)

A team from Saudi Arabia's King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) visited Iraq to solidify its commitment to supporting the country's healthcare system, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday.

During its visit to the capital, Baghdad, the team met with Iraq's Health Minister Dr. Saleh Al-Hasnawi. The discussions focused on strengthening critical medical services within Iraq.

The KSrelief team outlined its plans to equip Basra Children's Hospital with modern medical technology, including advanced medical devices, essential equipment, and a critical supply of medicines. These upgrades aim to elevate the hospital's ability to serve patients throughout Iraq.

The delegation highlighted KSrelief's ongoing project to supply Iraq with liquid oxygen and its necessary equipment. So far, 4,500 oxygen cylinders have been delivered to the Iraqi Ministry of Health.

They have been strategically distributed to healthcare facilities across Iraq.

The two parties explored the forthcoming delivery and installation of oxygen tanks in Iraq, set to arrive next month. This initiative aims to further support the Iraqi Ministry of Health's efforts in fulfilling the medical needs of its citizens and ensuring exceptional healthcare services.



GCC Welcomes Agreement between Yemen Govt, Houthis

Hans Grundberg, the U.N. special representative for Yemen, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Cairo, Egypt, on Aug. 28, 2023. (AP)
Hans Grundberg, the U.N. special representative for Yemen, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Cairo, Egypt, on Aug. 28, 2023. (AP)
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GCC Welcomes Agreement between Yemen Govt, Houthis

Hans Grundberg, the U.N. special representative for Yemen, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Cairo, Egypt, on Aug. 28, 2023. (AP)
Hans Grundberg, the U.N. special representative for Yemen, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Cairo, Egypt, on Aug. 28, 2023. (AP)

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi welcomed on Wednesday the agreement between the legitimate Yemeni government and Iran-backed Houthi militias to de-escalate the situation with regard to the Yemeni banking sector and airlines.

The agreement was announced by the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, on Tuesday.

Albudaiwi expressed the GCC's support for all regional and international efforts and the efforts led by the UN special envoy aimed at achieving peace and security in Yemen.

The announcement underscores the importance the international community attaches to the Yemeni crisis, he added, hoping the agreement will pave the way for Yemeni parties to start the political process, under UN auspices, to reach a comprehensive political solution that achieves security and stability in the country.

He reiterated the GCC's continued support and full solidarity with Yemen, its government and people, and its keenness to encourage all efforts to de-escalate and maintain stability in order to reach peace.