Health System Strengthening III: Enhancing Quality and Vocational Training in Yemen’s Health Sector 2023 – 2025

The project is implemented with financial support from GIZ, channelled through Akkon University of Human Sciences in Berlin.

Project Objectives

• Improve the quality of health services in Yemen through the development and implementation of quality assurance mechanisms.
• Strengthen vocational education and training for health professionals to build a more competent and responsive health workforce.
• Increase access to health services by providing both remote (telemedicine) and on-site medical and surgical interventions.
• Strengthen collaboration between German and Yemeni stakeholders to ensure sustainable development of the health system.

Key Activities

• Capacity Building and Training: Conduct targeted training programs for health professionals and educators, 
• Curriculum Development and Integration: Update and enhance vocational training curricula in line with quality standards and national health priorities.
• Provision of Health Services: Deliver essential medical and surgical services through field campaigns and telemedicine platforms.
• Support to Health Facilities: Assist hospitals in developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality improvement frameworks.

Expected Outcomes

1. Service Delivery

• Thousands of people received essential medical and surgical services through outreach campaigns and telemedicine.
• Health facilities were supported in implementing quality assurance mechanisms and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), leading to more efficient and safer services.

2. Health Workforce

• Health professionals received structured training and capacity building, including technical skills and quality standards, enhancing their service delivery.
• Training-of-trainers (ToT) approaches built long-term institutional capacity in health education and professional development.

3. Leadership/Governance

• Strengthened collaboration between German and Yemeni institutions promoted shared ownership and sustainability.
• Stronger policy and regulatory frameworks that support quality health services and education.