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The mobile primary care clinic, run by Prince Mohammed bin Salman Hospital in Aden, provided more than 2,300 medical visits to the displaced in Al-Firdaws camp in Al-Buraiqa District in Aden Governorate, during the period from mid-September until the beginning of this November, as part of the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to strengthen health services in Yemen.

These services, which are implemented by the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen, come as part of its efforts to expand the scope of health care and reach it to the most needy groups, and reduce the burdens of displaced families obtaining medical services.

The average services provided by the clinic amounted to about 64 visits per day, which varied between medical examinations and examinations, diagnosis and treatment, primary health care and infection control, in addition to following up on chronic diseases and dispensing 2,192 prescriptions. It also included activating an emergency referral path to transfer patients whose cases require specialized care to Prince Mohammed bin Salman Hospital, to complete their treatment under the supervision of specialized medical staff.

As for mother and child care, the clinic received 711 visits for children under the age of fifteen, while the percentage of women made up 53 percent of the total visits, an indication of the wide range of services provided to meet the health needs of various groups within the camp.

The clinic recorded 625 visits for infection-related cases, and 82 visits for patients suffering from chronic diseases. Services included dealing with respiratory and digestive system infections, in addition to following up on cases of high blood pressure, diabetes, and asthma.

Mobile clinics contribute to overcoming the challenges of accessing health facilities, by providing treatment services close to the beneficiaries, and reducing the burdens faced by displaced persons when moving to obtain medical care.

On a larger scale, the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen continues to implement projects and initiatives to support the health system, which included establishing, equipping and operating hospitals and medical centers, and qualifying health personnel, in addition to providing more than 40 projects and initiatives in the health sector, and supporting 30 medical facilities distributed over 13 Yemeni governorates, with the aim of raising the efficiency of health services and enhancing their ability to meet increasing needs.

Supporting the health sector comes within more than 300 development projects and initiatives implemented by the “Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen” in 16 governorates, distributed over 8 vital sectors, including education, health, energy, water, transportation, agriculture, fisheries, development programs, and developing and supporting the capabilities of the Yemeni government.

Pakistani Army spokesman, General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, confirmed that the transition of the “Mecca Joint Defense Pact” to the stage of practical implementation of its obligations in the field of collective defense includes taking measures that allow the rapid deployment of forces and military capabilities agreed upon inside Saudi Arabia, including raising the level of readiness, enhancing military integration, exchanging intelligence information, and coordinating to implement exclusively defensive operations.

In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, the spokesman affirmed his country’s readiness, in light of the current circumstances, and based on the joint strategic defense agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and the “Mecca Joint Defense Pact,” to take all necessary defensive measures to defend Saudi Arabia, stressing that Islamabad’s commitment to the Kingdom’s security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity is “absolute, and not subject to compromise.”

Regarding Pakistani military forces and capabilities in Saudi Arabia, Chaudhry revealed that Pakistani forces are already present in the Kingdom, operating in various capacities, and their main tasks are to provide defensive support, exercises and maneuvers, stressing that Islamabad will continue to provide any support required for defensive purposes, whether in terms of military personnel, military capabilities, training or logistical assistance.

In response to a question about strengthening the military presence or providing additional capabilities, including air and missile defense, and exchanging intelligence information, he confirmed the continued provision of the necessary support, without specifying specific details, explaining that the military alliances do not announce the numbers of their forces, the locations of their deployment, or the details of their operations.

Regarding the military measures to implement the alliance’s obligations, Chaudhry explained that the move to practical implementation of the obligations of the “Mecca Joint Defense Alliance” comes after the recent attacks targeting Saudi Arabia. He reiterated Pakistan’s strong condemnation of the attacks on airports, cities, and civil and economic infrastructure, and considered them a direct threat to Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, as well as endangering regional stability and the safety of civilians.

Chaudhry said that these attacks raise grave concerns in Pakistan, stressing that “the security of Saudi Arabia and the Two Holy Mosques is a top priority that cannot be compromised,” while stressing the need for restraint, de-escalation, and resorting to diplomatic solutions, because any additional escalation does not serve the interest of any party.

Chaudhry stated that the “Makkah Joint Defense Alliance” has moved to the stage of practical implementation of its obligations in the field of joint defense, and this includes taking measures that allow the rapid deployment of forces and military capabilities agreed upon within the Kingdom, including raising the level of readiness, enhancing military integration, exchanging intelligence information, and coordinating to implement exclusively defensive operations.

On the diplomatic level, the spokesman explained that the meeting of representatives of the “Mecca Joint Defense Pact” and Iran, which was held in Tehran on October 26, came with the aim of setting a framework for reducing escalation and enhancing regional cooperation. He pointed out that the participation of the Commander of the Pakistani Defense Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, in the meeting, and his visit to Tehran a few days before that, would confirm Pakistan’s commitment to promoting dialogue and the peaceful settlement of regional disputes, noting that the participants in the meeting agreed to “continue the dialogue to enhance cooperation between the four countries and contribute to achieving peace and stability in the region,” without revealing other specific agreements.

In explaining the differences between the “Joint Strategic Defense Agreement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan” announced in September last year, and the “Mecca Joint Defense Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey” that was announced last August, Chaudhry pointed out that the “Joint Strategic Defense Agreement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan” represents a framework for bilateral defense cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, reflects the deep historical partnership between the two countries, and provides a framework for mutual support in the face of any aggression.

He added that within the framework of the bilateral joint strategic defense agreement, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan seek to deepen their extended strategic partnership, ensure mutual security, and continue practical defense cooperation to protect each other’s sovereignty and vital interests.

As for the “Mecca Joint Defense Pact,” it is, according to the Pakistani army spokesman, a tripartite framework that brings together Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, and establishes mechanisms for collective defense, joint readiness, and coordination. He explained that both are purely defensive in nature, and neither of them involves offensive intentions against any country.

Chaudhry continued: “Looking forward, the three countries seek to strengthen collective deterrence, raise the level of military integration, and consolidate regional stability.”