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Government of Yemen, WHO, UNICEF and FAO advance pandemic preparedness through Third Steering Committee Meeting
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by World Health Organization , ReliefWeb
· July 23, 2026
· 4 min read
. Held in Aden, with hybrid participation from across Yemen and abroad, the meeting brought together senior representatives from the Ministry of Public Health and Population, the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Fisheries, the Ministry of Water and Environment, WHO, UNICEF, FAO and national a
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Key takeaway Strengthening preparedness requires sustained collaboration across human, animal and environmental health,” said WHO Representative and Head of Mission in Yemen Dr Syed Jaffar Hussain.
Why this matters
The Third Steering Committee Meeting's focus on pandemic preparedness in Yemen highlights the critical need for sustained collaboration across sectors to strengthen the country's disease surveillance and response capacities. With multiple international partners, including WHO, UNICEF, and FAO, working together with the Government of Yemen, this effort demonstrates a commitment to the One Health approach, recognizing that pandemics do not recognize borders or sectors. The meeting's emphasis on setting strategic priorities and addressing implementation challenges also underscores the importance of effective coordination and oversight in building resilient institutions and a skilled public health workforce. As Yemen continues to face various humanitarian challenges, the success of this project will depend on the ability of these partners to work together, leveraging their expertise and resources to support the government in protecting the health of its people from public health threats.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
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