ADEN — The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening the resilience and sustainability of Yemen’s health sector, with generous funding from the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED). 

The project focuses on enhancing energy infrastructure in medical facilities to ensure uninterrupted access to life-saving services.

Announced in early November 2025, the initiative will equip six health facilities across Yemen with solar energy systems and battery storage units, helping them overcome chronic power shortages that have long disrupted emergency care, vaccine storage, and surgical operations.

“Frequent power cuts severely impact the delivery of essential health services,” WHO officials stated. “This project will enable operating theatres, intensive care units, and cold chains to function without interruption, even in conflict-affected areas.”

The Kuwait Fund has committed $2.5 million to the project, reinforcing its longstanding support for humanitarian and development efforts in Yemen. The collaboration between WHO and KFAED is part of a broader strategy to build climate-resilient health systems and reduce reliance on fuel-based generators.

In addition to energy upgrades, the project aims to improve operational continuity, reduce environmental impact, and support healthcare workers in delivering consistent care amid ongoing challenges.

Yemen’s health sector has been severely weakened by years of conflict, economic collapse, and limited international funding. WHO continues to call for sustained global support to maintain essential services and expand access to care for millions of vulnerable Yemenis.