AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): The Yemeni Minister of Public Health and Population, Dr. Taha Al-Mutawakil, said that "more than 140 thousand civilians were killed and wounded, including women and children, as a result of the US-Saudi aggression on Yemen."
He pointed out that the health sector is still standing, steadfast and victorious despite the systematic destruction practiced by the aggression.
The Health Minister thanked the local medical and health staff who struggled and stayed in Yemen and did not leave for Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the rest of the Gulf countries, rejecting all offers and temptations.
Concerning the results of the evaluation and classification of hospitals in the capital, Dr. Mutawakkil explained that the operations and intensive care units in 25 private hospitals in the capital will be closed until their situation is rectified. He explained that more than 10 files belonging to government hospitals will be referred to the prosecution because of legal violations.
Al-Mutawakil added that eight private hospitals will also be closed and hospital boards will be lifted from all sides until the required evidence and standards are normalized. He confirmed that these controls will be applied to public hospitals as well as to private hospitals.
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29 August 2019 - 14:26
News ID: 972623
The Yemeni Minister of Public Health and Population, Dr. Taha Al-Mutawakil, said that "more than 140 thousand civilians were killed and wounded, including women and children, as a result of the US-Saudi aggression on Yemen."
