Yemen Health Minister discusses nutrition with World Food Programme

Yemen’s Minister of Public Health and Population, Dr. Qasem Mohammed Buhaybeh, met with Samantha Sharaj Subel, the Deputy Country Director for Operations at the World Food Programme (WFP) in Aden. The discussions focused on enhancing nutritional interventions and expanding the response to malnutrition across Yemen.

The meeting addressed the rising cases of malnutrition among children and women, as well as increasing rates of stunting in children. Dr. Buhaybeh emphasized the need for integrated and sustainable interventions that link primary healthcare with maternal and child nutrition programs, specifically targeting the most vulnerable regions.

Samantha Sharaj Subel reaffirmed the WFP’s commitment to coordinating with the Ministry of Public Health and Population to prioritize field needs and improve nutritional outcomes through collaborative humanitarian and health efforts.