The conflict between the Houthi rebels and the government flared up again in the summer of 2009, signaling the start of the sixth war, more intense and longer than the previous ones. Large numbers of people are again displaced. Despite the ceasefire signed in February 2010, the country remains very unstable and health services have not re-opened their doors. MdM, already in Saada governorate since 2007, brought aid to the badly affected populations, enabling continuous access to healthcare.

Programme to improve primary healthcare coverage.

Hajjah - Long term

ACTIVITIES In Hajjah governorate, from January to July 2010, mobile clinics (for general consultations, maternal health and health education) took place in three districts where the displaced people coming from Saada had gathered. Since May, MdM has been maintaining eight primary healthcare centres with the aim of ensuring that provision of healthcare is sustainable in the long-term. In Saada governorate, mobile clinics have carried out consultations in 12 sites in areas affected by the conflict since January 2010.. RESULTS Hajjah: 300 health education sessions and 13,100 consultations were carried out. Saada: 33,776 consultations were carried out.. OUTLOOK The primary healthcare project will finish at the end of March 2011 in Hajjah governorate. In Saada governorate, MdM will continue its mobile clinic activities and will offer direct support to the health centres, if security conditions in the area permit.		Life expectancy : 63,9 yrs IDH : 0.439 ; rang : 133/169 *
		Population  Beneficiaries : 199,650Target : 233,000
		Personnel Local : 36 Expatriate : 5
		Co-ordinators : Programme : Françoise Jeanson Field : Cristina ThevenotHQ : Nathalie Godard
		Budget 2010 : €735,043Funding : EuropAid , MdM

MdM organises first aid training to improve emergency care in the north of Yemen, scene of the conflict between the Houthi rebels and the government. Since August, intense fighting in Saada governorate resulted in mass displacement of the population. The health system is badly affected: the health centres are targeted in attacks and health workers have fled the area.

Improving care for emergencies.

Saada - Long term

ACTIVITIES Given the deterioration in access to healthcare during the last Saada war, and the reduced mobility of health actors, the development and expansion of the training provided by MdM in 2008 was deemed necessary. In addition, training for trainers in first aid was provided for 45 volunteers among staff from the Ministry of Health, Yemeni Red Crescent, local NGOs, the civilian defense and the Women’s Union. In addition, one teacher in each of 40 schools in three districts (Sahar, Safrah and Saada) was trained in first aid in order to be able to transfer these skills to their colleagues and students. RESULTS 45 volunteers and 40 teachers have been trained as first aid trainers; 40 other teachers were trained in health education. OUTLOOK With the resumption of fighting in Saada governorate, MdM will redirect its activities to come to the aid of people displaced by the conflict.		Life expectancy : 62, 5 yrs IDH : 0.575 ; rang : 140/182 *
		Population  Beneficiaries : 124 Target : 124
		Personnel Local : 7 Expatriate : 3
		Co-ordinators : Programme : Françoise Jeanson Field : Claire Haduong HQ : Cristina Thevenot
		Budget 2009 : 113 679 € Funding : EuropAid, CDC, MdM

_{August 2010}

* _{Source : unpd 2007}