Yemen and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) discussed here on Monday ways to enhance the mutual health cooperation.

This came in a meeting brought together Ahmed al-Ansi, the Minister of Public Health and Population and Cedric Schweizer, who heads the ICRC delegation in Yemen.

Al-Ansi and Schweizer reviewed the health services provided by the ICRC in Yemen, particularly in Abyan and Sa'ada governorates and the possibility of activating coordination between the Ministry and the Committee to raise awareness about the protection of medical personnel.

The Minister valued highly efforts and services the ICRC provides in the health and humanitarian fields in the country, pointing to the importance of devising a future joint plan enables the Ministry to benefit from the ICRC's experience in the fields of medical aid, emergency and health workers training.