Current Health Issue
Between the three countries in the region there is a wide range of current health issues. Communicable and non communicable disease prevention are at the forefront of health planning
As Oman and United Arab Emirates become more westernised in their ways, health issues that are more associated with the developed world are increasingly becoming the burden of disease
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Disease of Nutrition
Malnutrition Obesity and associated non communicable diseases - cardiovascular disease, diabetes and stroke
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Communicable Disease |
Morbidity and mortality from communicable diseases such as malaria, dengue fever and diarrhoeal diseases remains higher than non communicable disease in Yemen. International NGO's work with local communities to not only treat the diseases, but provide preventative strategies and education.
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