Saudi-Egyptian Coordination to Confront Regional Escalation

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan
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Saudi-Egyptian Coordination to Confront Regional Escalation

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan

Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty on Friday telephoned Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan as part of Saudi-Egyptian efforts to preserve regional stability.

“They discussed the serious regional escalation over the past days,” said spokesman for the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigration Ahmed Abo Zeid.

“Abdelatty underlined the need to put an end to the escalation,” he said, adding that he called on major powers, particularly the US, to assume their responsibilities for halting the escalation.

“Abdelatty lauded good ties and strong cooperation between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, voicing Egypt’s keenness to continue having coordination on regional and international challenges,” said Abo Zeid.

The Egyptian Minister also highlighted great efforts exerted by Egypt and Saudi Arabia to settle regional issues and put an end to the Sudanese crisis.

For his part, the Saudi Minister expressed the Kingdom’s keenness to enhance ties and cooperation with Egypt at all levels.



KSrelief, WHO Launch Project to Improve WASH Services in Yemen’s Health Facilities

KSrelief teams distribute aid in Yemen's Dhale Governorate. (SPA)
KSrelief teams distribute aid in Yemen's Dhale Governorate. (SPA)
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KSrelief, WHO Launch Project to Improve WASH Services in Yemen’s Health Facilities

KSrelief teams distribute aid in Yemen's Dhale Governorate. (SPA)
KSrelief teams distribute aid in Yemen's Dhale Governorate. (SPA)

WHO and the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) are launching a $ 3.75 million project to enhance the water supply and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services in Yemen’s health facilities, WHO said in a statement on its website.
The project will target the most vulnerable populations across the country.
Titled “Improved WASH Services in Healthcare Facilities with Sustainable Water Supply to Serve the Most Vulnerable Populations in Yemen”, the project aligns strategic objectives of Yemen’s Humanitarian Response Plan 2024 and priorities of the WASH Cluster and Health Cluster.
Focusing on life-saving support for internally displaced people and vulnerable groups, the project will improve health care for 580 231 beneficiaries. It will do so by enabling 10 health facilities to sustain safe water, maintaining water services in 60 other facilities and upgrading WASH infrastructure in 2 hospitals, benefiting newborns, maternal health, and disease prevention, added the statement.

WHO will ensure safe water supply, infection prevention and control, and water quality monitoring as part of the project to safeguard health services.
“This project is a critical step towards reducing morbidity and mortality from preventable illnesses among the Yemeni population. By improving WASH services in health facilities, we not only ensure the safety of health workers and patients but also increase patient satisfaction with the services provided,” said Dr Arturo Pesigan, WHO Representative to Yemen.
KSrelief remains dedicated to supporting initiatives that directly impact vulnerable communities in Yemen. This project’s focus on sustainable water supply and enhanced WASH services in health facilities will significantly improve service delivery and address critical health challenges, stated Dr. Abdullah Al-Muallem, Health and Environmental Aid Department Director.
This project underscores the collaborative efforts of WHO and KSrelief in serving the most vulnerable populations in Yemen and ensuring their access to essential health services, WHO statement concluded.