Yemen’s Lifelines: The 10 Hospitals That Still Stand Strong in 2025
In a war-ravaged Yemen where only half the hospitals function, these 10 resilient institutions continue to provide emergency care, maternal help, and hope to millions.
Let me be brutally honest: writing about healthcare in Yemen is emotionally exhausting. You’re not just listing facilities—you’re wading through stories of resilience, tragedy, and the sheer will to survive. Yemen’s health system, bruised by years of war, economic collapse, and outbreaks, is hanging by a thread. And yet, despite these unimaginable odds, a few hospitals continue to hold the line. This article is not just about buildings—it’s about people. It’s about doctors who keep showing up, families who walk miles to reach care, and NGOs who refuse to give up.
Today, I want to introduce you to 10 hospitals in Yemen that still function, still heal, and still give hope, even in 2025. If you’ve been wondering, “Where can patients in Yemen still find care?”, this list might surprise you. These aren’t luxury hospitals with shiny tech—but they are lifelines.
How I Picked These 10 Hospitals
Let’s get this straight: Yemen doesn’t have an official “Top 10 Hospitals” list. Newsweek and other global rankings skip Yemen altogether. So, I rolled up my sleeves and sifted through field reports, humanitarian updates, and health data from WHO, MSF, USAID, MedGlobal, and even on-the-ground sources like AlfredTesla.
Here’s what I looked for:
Is the hospital currently operational (post-conflict)?
Can it handle emergencies, maternity, pediatrics, or trauma?
Does it serve urban and rural populations fairly?
Is it supported by NGOs or WHO to stay resilient?
Can patients access care for free or low-cost?
Yemen’s healthcare budget is only $23–$58 per capita. That’s about what many of us spend on a dinner night out. So this list prioritizes impact over polish.
❤️ 1. Al-Thawra General Hospital (Sana’a)
Why it matters:
This is Yemen’s largest public hospital, serving as a major trauma referral center in the capital.
Key facts:
500 beds
⚕️ 10 operating rooms
Serves 1 million patients annually
✅ WHO-supported with critical supplies
Even in the darkest months of the war, Al-Thawra never shut its doors. Patients come here for everything—from gunshot wounds to difficult births. It’s chaotic, crowded, and constantly short on staff, but the 85% satisfaction rate says it all.
Location: Al-Thawra St, Sana’a
2. Al-Wahda Hospital (Sana’a)
Why it matters:
Small but mighty, Al-Wahda punches above its weight with ICU services and diagnostics—crucial in emergency care.
Key facts:
50 beds, 10 ICU units
CT scan access
200,000 patients/year
✅ Fully operational post-conflict
This hospital is a lifeline for stroke, head injury, and emergency cases. In a city where ambulances are rare and roads are dangerous, Al-Wahda provides urgent, accessible relief.
Location: North 60 St, Sana’a
3. Al-Sabeen Hospital (Sana’a)
Why it matters:
If you're a mother in Yemen, this is where you'd want to go. Al-Sabeen specializes in maternity, pediatrics, and orthopedics.
Key facts:
100 beds, 20 ICU
500 emergency visits/day
90% satisfaction
Unlike many hospitals that cut maternity units, Al-Sabeen doubled down—offering safe childbirth services when maternal death risks were soaring.
Location: Zubairy St, Sana’a
4. Al-Gomhouria Teaching Hospital (Aden)
Why it matters:
A major training and surgical center in the south, backed by USAID and WHO. Also provides free care.
Key facts:
300 beds
5 operating rooms
Trains new medical staff
82% satisfaction
This hospital is proof that training doctors locally is key to long-term recovery. With fake doctors being a serious risk in Yemen, Al-Gomhouria helps restore public trust.
Location: Khormaksar, Aden
5. Saber Hospital (Aden)
Why it matters:
Focused on children’s health, neurology, and radiology, Saber serves vulnerable southern regions.
Key facts:
150 beds
Equipped with radiology, ENT
Serves 100,000+ people annually
If your child has a seizure or fever in Aden, Saber is often the first—and only—option for care.
Location: Shaykh Uthman, Aden
6. Al-Thawra Hospital (Taiz)
Why it matters:
Located in a conflict hotspot, this public hospital is vital for dengue fever, trauma, and displaced persons.
Key facts:
200 beds, 8 operating rooms
Full lab services
270,000 displaced patients served
Supported by MedGlobal, this facility remains functional despite being in one of the most violent areas.
Location: Al-Hoban, Taiz
7. Al-Nasham Rural Hospital (Taiz)
Why it matters:
One of the few rural facilities with COVID-19 isolation and oxygen support in place.
Key facts:
50 beds
19 oxygen cylinders
Serves 50,000/year
In a country with 7 beds per 10,000 people, this rural facility offers rare, life-saving access.
Location: Al Mafa’afer, Taiz
8. Abs Hospital (Hajjah)
Why it matters:
Run by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), this is the only specialist hospital for over 1 million people.
Key facts:
200 beds
Neonatal ICU
150% emergency capacity use
95% patient satisfaction
MSF keeps this place running, even flying in surgeons during outbreaks. It’s a beacon of dignity and hope.
Location: Abs, Hajjah
9. Ibb University Hospital (Ibb)
Why it matters:
A teaching hospital with strengths in cardiology and neurosurgery—rare specialties in Yemen.
Key facts:
500 beds
10 major departments
Training for medical students
This hospital is playing the long game—training future doctors while saving lives today.
Location: Ibb City, Ibb
10. Al-Hayah Hospital (Hadramaut)
Why it matters:
Serves remote eastern Yemen, offering general care and COVID-19 response.
Key facts:
100 beds
PPE-equipped
Serves 80,000 yearly
It’s easy to forget the east when the west is burning. But Al-Hayah proves remote care is possible, even now.
Location: Al Qaten, Hadramaut
Why These Hospitals Deserve Global Attention
These aren’t luxury centers with robot-assisted surgeries or marble lobbies. But they’re resilient, often working at 150% capacity, sometimes without pay. They reflect the soul of Yemen’s healthcare battle—wounded but fighting.
If you're donating, partnering, or reporting—these are the places worth watching.
?♀️ FAQ: What You Need to Know About Hospitals in Yemen (2025)
Q1: Is healthcare free in Yemen in 2025?
Yes, public hospitals like Al-Thawra and Al-Gomhouria offer free care, funded by the Ministry of Public Health and international partners. However, services may be limited.
Q2: Are private hospitals better than public ones?
Some private hospitals like Al-Sabeen offer better maternity care, but public hospitals treat more patients overall and offer free services.
Q3: What is the biggest challenge for Yemen’s hospitals?
Lack of medical staff, destroyed infrastructure, low funding ($23–$58 per capita), and limited access to supplies are top issues.
Q4: Are these hospitals safe to visit during conflict?
Most hospitals are in relatively stable zones or have NGO protection (like MSF). Still, safety varies by region and time.
Q5: How can I help or support these hospitals?
Donate to NGOs like MSF, MedGlobal, and WHO Yemen operations. If you're a health worker, consider volunteering through approved channels.
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