Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Media – Sana’a University

Sana’a – Wednesday, October 28, 2026

The scientific training workshops accompanying the 4th Scientific Conference on Respiratory Care 2026 commenced today. The event is organized by the Ministry of Public Health and Environment, represented by the General Directorate of Medical Services and Quality Assurance and the Directorate of Respiratory Care Services, in partnership with the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Sana'a University, marking World Respiratory Care Week.
The workshops were held in the simulation and skills laboratories at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Sana'a University, featuring broad participation from physicians, specialists, medical and nursing staff, and researchers from various health institutions and related disciplines. The intensive training environment combined theoretical presentations with hands-on practical application using advanced medical equipment and technologies.
The agenda featured six specialized scientific training workshops:
1. Critical Care and Mechanical Ventilation: Covering integrated clinical approaches.
2. Neonatal Respiratory Support: Focusing on Bubble CPAP and High-Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) techniques.
3. Advanced Airway Management.
4. Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Analysis and Interpretation.
5. Pulmonary Function Testing.
6. Aerosol Therapy Principles and Inhaled Medication Delivery: Reviewing core practical applications essential for healthcare professionals in Intensive Care Units (ICUs), Emergency Departments, and Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs).
These workshops aim to sharpen participants' skills, enhance their professional capabilities, and empower them to manage critical respiratory cases according to the latest approved scientific protocols and practices. This initiative aims to improve patient care quality and reduce complication and mortality rates associated with respiratory disorders.
Organizers noted that the significant turnout reflects the healthcare sector's need for specialized training programs. They commended the active engagement of participants and the expertise of the instructors, praising the fruitful partnership between the Ministry of Public Health and Environment and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Sana'a University in serving the healthcare sector and qualifying its personnel.
In a related context, the scientific sessions of the conference will begin tomorrow, Thursday, October 29, 2026, in Sheikh Jaber Hall at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sana'a University. The schedule includes scientific sessions, research presentations, and panel discussions led by a group of physicians, specialists, and researchers. Topics will cover the latest developments and professional practices in respiratory care, local experiences, challenges facing the field, and opportunities for development.
The organizing bodies invited physicians, specialists, researchers, medical and health sciences students, and respiratory care practitioners to attend and actively participate in tomorrow's scientific sessions to support the event's success in advancing respiratory care services in Yemen.
The conference and its workshops align with efforts to strengthen partnerships between health and academic institutions and support events that foster a culture of scientific research and knowledge exchange. These initiatives prepare qualified health cadres capable of keeping pace with scientific and professional advancements, highlighting the pivotal role of respiratory care practitioners as an essential cornerstone of the healthcare system.​​