# Yemen public health and nutrition initiatives

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/yemen-public-health-and-nutrition-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-10-26T16:35:34.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Yemen’s Ministry of Public Health and Population has focused on addressing nutritional crises and strengthening health system capacity. In Aden, Minister Dr. Qasem Mohammed Buhaybeh met with the World Food Programme to discuss expanding interventions for malnutrition and stunting among women and children, emphasizing the need to link primary healthcare with maternal and child nutrition programs.

Following these discussions, the Ministry concluded 2026 training programs organized by the National Institute of Public Health. The Minister advocated for a transition toward the ‘One Health’ approach—integrating human, animal, and environmental health—and emphasized the importance of using epidemiological research and data-driven policies to improve responses to health risks. These capacity-building efforts have received support from the World Health Organization and UNICEF.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: Yemen Health Minister emphasizes specialized training for risk response

Yemen's Health Minister Dr. Qasim Buhaybeh concluded the National Institute of Public Health's 2026 training programs in Aden, emphasizing data-driven policies and the 'One Health' approach.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yemen-health-minister-emphasizes-specialized-training-for-risk-response

### 2026-10-25: Yemen Health Minister discusses nutrition with World Food Programme

Yemen’s Health Minister and the World Food Programme met in Aden to discuss expanding nutritional interventions to combat rising malnutrition and stunting among women and children.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yemen-health-minister-discusses-nutrition-with-world-food-programme

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