Infection Conference 2025

Welcome to the INTERYem Infection Conference 2025

Yemen, the poorest nation in the Middle East, grapples with the region’s highest unemployment and illiteracy rates, worsened by nearly a decade of conflict that has displaced millions. Half the population lacks food security, three-quarters lack safe water, and over 80% require humanitarian aid, with rising malnutrition and limited vaccines straining the decimated health infrastructure. Public health receives less government attention than clinical medicine, hindering coordination and vaccination efforts, a situation magnified by COVID-19.

The World Health Organization emphasizes leadership, research, and surveillance in public health, yet Yemen’s weak systems struggle to monitor diseases like cholera, diphtheria, and rising non-communicable conditions such as diabetes. With only $73 per capita health spending—far below the UAE’s $1800—conflict exacerbates shortages of trained workers and resources, threatening vulnerable groups like mothers, children, and refugees. INTERYem, driven by training, education, and research, aims to empower Yemen’s dedicated healthcare workers by addressing gaps through global collaboration.

This demand-driven approach prioritizes public health training, involving stakeholders like ministries and hospitals to deliver cost-effective, quality programs. COVID-19 has further strained the system, with only 50% of hospitals operational and 19.5 million needing aid, underscoring the need for better infrastructure and surveillance. Join us online on June 21, 2025, to shape Yemen’s health future.

Empowering Yemen's Healthcare Through Global Collaboration

The International Network for Training, Education and Research for Yemen was established in 2014 with a mission to forge strong connections between healthcare professionals in Yemen and their global counterparts, beginning with a dedicated team traveling from the UK to initiate this transformative journey. The primary objective is to elevate the quality of education and training within Yemen’s healthcare sector, achieved through the active exchange of ideas, the sharing of specialized expertise, and the cultivation of enduring partnerships, all aimed at ultimately enhancing the health and well-being of the Yemeni population. This initiative firmly believes that building robust links between local and international colleagues creates valuable opportunities to bolster capacity building and advance the development of health systems across the region.

Operating as a non-partisan, non-sectarian NGO registered with the Charity Commission of England and Wales, the network upholds the highest professional standards and adheres to relevant UK legislation wherever its operations extend. It prioritizes long-term, sustainable development over short-term gains, emphasizing a demand-driven approach that engages Yemeni partners to identify and address critical health needs through collaborative strategies, with regular re-evaluation to adapt to changing circumstances. The vision extends beyond individual efforts to a collective framework, fostering inter-professional collaboration and sustainable networks, with aspirations to evolve into an increasingly interdisciplinary and interprofessional organization over time.

The network is committed to working within Yemen’s existing health context and policy frameworks, enhancing the system rather than creating parallel structures, viewing itself as a mechanism to drive continuous healthcare improvements rather than an end goal. This dedication is reflected in its efforts to align the needs and capabilities of both Yemeni and international partners through open dialogue and shared responsibility. As of 09:47 PM EEST on Friday, June 13, 2025, this ongoing mission continues to adapt and grow, responding to the evolving healthcare landscape with innovative solutions and unwavering commitment to the people of Yemen.