The Yemen International Agency for Development held a specialized workshop on mental health, with the participation of a group of officials and experts in the health field. Among the participants were Dr. Bashir Al-Fadhli, Director of Organizations at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Mohammed Bin Hisiya, Director of the National Mental Health Program, Dr. Zaynab Al-Nahdi, Acting Head of the Program, along with a number of specialists in this field.
The workshop discussions centered on the challenges facing the mental health sector and ways to develop national strategies to improve mental health services in Yemen. There was also a focus on enhancing collaboration between official bodies and international organizations to achieve the desired goals.
The workshop included presentations on the national mental health strategy by Dr. Zaynab Al-Nahdi, and the state of mental health in the Marib governorate by Dr. Mahyoub Ahmed Al-Mukhlafi. Participants emphasized the importance of supporting national programs and developing strategic plans that meet the needs of the local community, enhancing the effectiveness of mental health services.
