Yemen COVID-19 Response Project

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The project aims to help Yemen immediately respond and mitigate the risks associated with COVID-19 outbreak in Yemen. Based on the Yemen Preparedness and Response Plan, WHO will aim to fill critical gaps in technical areas, such as: points of entry interventions; national laboratories; infection prevention and control; case management and isolation; and operational support and logistics. These technical areas are identified to immediately strengthen the local capacity to respond and address the current COVID-19 potential challenges in timely manner, while working within the country’s existing systems and providing technical assistance as needed for local entities. Emphasis will be placed on strengthening capacities at the district level through a model of decentralization. This plan is designed to leverage the capacities of other key stakeholders to engage multiple actors and sectors active in Yemen.