As the health system in Yemen remains on the brink of collapse, UNICEF is strengthening community health services by empowering 50 community health workers in Lahj Governorate through a series of trainings. The female community workers are now equipped with knowledge and skills on vaccine-preventable childhood diseases, health education, coronavirus prevention, as well as care for mothers and newborns to serve as the initial point of contact for people seeking routine medical services and preventive care.

"I joined the training to provide services to the community. Many residents, especially those from remote villages, struggle to reach the health centre due to the difficult terrain and their economic situation,” says Lamia Ali Muhammad Al-Qubati, a 28-year-old dental assistant, who participated in the training programme.