- KSrelief concluded its 28th volunteer program at the Zaatari camp for Syrian refugees in Jordan on Tuesday
RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has treated thousands of patients in Yemen and Jordan, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday.
The agency concluded its 28th volunteer program at the Zaatari camp for Syrian refugees in Jordan on Tuesday.
The program took place from Aug. 17 to 24 with the participation of 20 volunteer medical specialists.
During the campaign, services were provided in optometry, dermatology, physical therapy, psychology, obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics and dentistry.
An educational and skills development program, “I Can,” was provided for 1,336 children and adults.
Meanwhile in Yemen, until May, 15,415 children were vaccinated against measles by 17 health workers in the districts of Hajjah and Saada.
Also, leaflets and posters were distributed as a part of an awareness program on measles.
The project registered 1,134 pregnant and lactating women, along with 1,030 newborns in the areas targeted by the scheme.
KSrelief continues to provide healthcare and other services for vulnerable people in Yemen, as a part of its global humanitarian program.
