The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), has expanded its humanitarian footprint in Yemen by supporting a prosthetics and rehabilitation centre in the Taiz Governorate. In a single month, the centre provided life-changing services to 605 individuals who have lost limbs, delivering a total of 2,199 interventions.
During this intensive month of operations, the following services were provided:
Fitting and delivery of prosthetic limbs
Maintenance and repair of existing devices
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation sessions
Specialized medical consultations and follow-up care
These services reflect a holistic approach—recognizing that limb loss is not simply about replacing a missing part, but about restoring mobility, dignity and functional independence.
The programme reached a wide cross-section of the population in Taiz:
60% of beneficiaries were men
40% were women
15% were people internally displaced
85% were local residents
By including displaced persons alongside local residents, the initiative underscores its inclusive humanitarian focus.
This effort is emblematic of Saudi Arabia’s broader humanitarian commitments through KSrelief—particularly in conflict-affected regions like Yemen, where access to orthotic and prosthetic care is severely limited. The programme helps fill a critical gap in the rehabilitation ecosystem and underscores the Kingdom’s role in promoting mobility and ability for some of the world’s most vulnerable populations.
For the individuals who received care, this centre in Taiz represents a beacon of hope—giving them access to modern prosthetic solutions, therapy, and follow-up care that many would otherwise lack. Looking ahead, sustaining and scaling such services will be key to addressing the long-term needs of limb-loss survivors in Yemen and beyond.