Health and Nutrition
At UMR, we are committed to improving the health and well-being of communities around the world.
Health and Nutrition
Through our targeted interventions
we strive to address critical health challenges and provide access to essential healthcare services for those in need.
Yemen
Strengthening Health Systems and Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM)
UMR operates five health centers and clinics, delivering essential healthcare to more than 50,000 people in Lahj, Taiz, Al-Hodeidah, and Aden. Our services include providing free medicines, training medical staff and volunteers, and ensuring a reliable supply of medical resources.
To combat malnutrition, UMR uses a community-based approach. Volunteers screen children for malnutrition and enroll them in our treatment program, which offers the care and regular follow-ups needed to prevent severe cases.
In partnership with the Ministry of Health, UNICEF, and WHO, we work to strengthen the healthcare system. Additionally, we distribute fortified rice to pregnant and breastfeeding women, ensuring those at highest risk receive vital nutrition.
Kenya
In partnership with the Wajir County Health Office and UNICEF Kenya, UMR operates semi-mobile sites to support 5,000 people facing food insecurity. These sites provide regular food supplies, significantly improving the well-being of vulnerable communities and helping them build resilience in the region. By addressing food insecurity, UMR helps individuals lead healthier lives and supports the foundation for stronger, more sustainable communities.
- Cataract and Hearing Aid Missions.
- Cataract Operation: Restoring Vision, Transforming Lives.
- Blindness or impaired vision can profoundly affect a person’s independence, productivity, and overall quality of life. UMR is dedicated to addressing this challenge by providing life-changing cataract surgeries.
Our skilled ophthalmologists perform these sight-restoring procedures, bringing light and hope back into the lives of those affected by cataracts. By restoring vision, UMR helps individuals regain their independence, pursue education, and actively participate in their communities, improving their quality of life and future opportunities.
- Hearing Aids: Enabling Communication, Fostering Inclusion
- Hearing loss can significantly hinder communication and social participation. UMR is committed to improving auditory health by providing hearing aids to individuals with hearing impairments.
Our audiology specialists conduct thorough assessments to ensure each person receives high-quality hearing aids tailored to their needs. By restoring the ability to hear and engage in conversations, UMR promotes inclusion, enhances educational opportunities, and improves overall well-being, helping individuals lead more connected and fulfilling lives.
Sudan
UMR in Sudan delivers comprehensive community management of malnutrition through a dedicated network of 250 trained volunteers who actively screen and support malnourished individuals, focusing on vulnerable groups such as pregnant women, orphans, lactating mothers, and newly displaced families. Through this initiative, UMR has distributed 1.7 million meals of fortified food, ensuring that those most at risk receive the nutrition needed to prevent life-threatening complications.
In addition to tackling malnutrition, UMR supports health facilities by providing essential medicines, benefiting more than 50,000 individuals across Sudan. These efforts are strengthened through partnerships with the Sudanese Red Crescent, KAAF, Bahrain Red Crescent, WHO, and UNICEF, ensuring efficient delivery of healthcare services that meet international standards.
By addressing both food insecurity and healthcare needs, UMR is improving the health, well-being, and resilience of Sudan’s most vulnerable communities.
Jordan
- Cataract and Hearing Aid Missions.
- Cataract Operation: Restoring Vision, Transforming Lives.
- Blindness or impaired vision can profoundly affect a person’s independence, productivity, and overall quality of life. UMR is dedicated to addressing this challenge by providing life-changing cataract surgeries.
Our skilled ophthalmologists perform these sight-restoring procedures, bringing light and hope back into the lives of those affected by cataracts. By restoring vision, UMR helps individuals regain their independence, pursue education, and actively participate in their communities, improving their quality of life and future opportunities.
- Hearing Aids: Enabling Communication, Fostering Inclusion
- Hearing loss can significantly hinder communication and social participation. UMR is committed to improving auditory health by providing hearing aids to individuals with hearing impairments.
Our audiology specialists conduct thorough assessments to ensure each person receives high-quality hearing aids tailored to their needs. By restoring the ability to hear and engage in conversations, UMR promotes inclusion, enhances educational opportunities, and improves overall well-being, helping individuals lead more connected and fulfilling lives.