Director of Air Transport: It takes 13 years to transport patients if the UN mechanism is adopted

The Director-General of Air Transport, Eng. Mazen Ghanem, said, on Sunday, that the mechanism authorized by the United Nations to evacuate patients; at a rate of 7 and the number of four flights per month will increase the suffering of the Yemenis.

He confirmed that between 15 to 25 patients die every day if they cannot travel to receive treatment abroad.

Mazen Ghanem added that “at this rate, it will take 13 years to transport 32,000 patients registered in the Ministry of Health.” He, also, called for the opening Sana’a International Airport for all citizens without any conditions, considering that closing against international law.

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