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In Yemen, seven years of war have created immense health care needs. In Dhi As Sufal, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams have been treating tens of thousands of patients since 2016.
At the General Rural Hospital of Dhi As Sufal, MSF offers emergency care for the wounded, physical therapy, and mental health care for adults and children alike. We want to share a snapshot of our patients' experiences and some of the lifesaving work carried out by our teams on the ground:
After Yunes was badly injured in a traffic accident, his father rushed him to the hospital to receive care from MSF staff.
"Doctors performed surgeries on [Yunes]—skin transplants, and the colostomy closure operation,” Ali says. “He was admitted to the inpatient department for over two months. Now his health is getting improved and I see his smile again."
Afrah Al-Dumaini is a psychologist who works with children and adults at the General Rural Hospital of Dhi As Sufal. "We offer psychological support and mental health sessions for children and adults, mostly to address fears, depression, and tensions as a result of mass injuries, burns, violent incidents, or even before and after surgeries,” she says.
“We try to break the barriers of fear and anxiety through a number of activities and games,” she says of her work. “We notice the impact of improved psychological states of the patients on their health and their rapid response to treatment."
Dr. Ba'ashan works in the pediatric unit at the hospital. Many of the patients he treats cannot fend for themselves.
"Health awareness in the region is almost nonexistent, and maternity health services are weak, in addition to the harsh economic situation and long distances to access hospitals,” he says. “We see children who are underweight, suffering from birth asphyxia, preeclampsia, chest infections, tetanus, burn cases, and other health conditions. The medical team in this department is dedicated [and] works day and night to provide the best care for all children."
This email was sent from the U.S. section of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), an international independent medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural and man-made disasters, and exclusion from health care.
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