ESCWA Publication: E/ESCWA/CL2.GPID/2025/TC.2
Country: Republic of Yemen
Publication Type: Information material
Cluster: Gender Justice, Population and Inclusive Development
Focus Area: Inclusive development
Initiatives: Reducing inequalities, Older persons
SDGs: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 5: Gender Equality, Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 13: Climate Action, Goal 15: Life On Land, Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Keywords: Age distribution, Ageing persons, Care of ageing persons, Health conditions, Institutionalized persons, Recommendations, Social conditions, Social legislation, Social policy, Statistical data, Technical cooperation, Welfare and social services, Yemen
Care homes for older persons in Yemen: challenges and opportunities
October 2025
The present study falls within the efforts of Yemen to implement the National Strategy for the Care of Older Persons (2022–2028). It examines the current state of care institutions for older persons in Yemen, which face quality limitations in the provision of certain services. These gaps are largely attributed to the country’s development challenges, and the absence of clear and comprehensive national standards for quality care.
The study analyses the situation and main obstacles confronting these institutions, while also exploring opportunities for their development. Its objective is to identify the priorities of older persons in care homes and to propose practical recommendations for enhancing service quality through qualified personnel, integrated healthcare and an enabling environment.
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The present study falls within the efforts of Yemen to implement the National Strategy for the Care of Older Persons (2022–2028). It examines the current state of care institutions for older persons in Yemen, which face quality limitations in the provision of certain services. These gaps are largely attributed to the country’s development challenges, and the absence of clear and comprehensive national standards for quality care.
The study analyses the situation and main obstacles confronting these institutions, while also exploring opportunities for their development. Its objective is to identify the priorities of older persons in care homes and to propose practical recommendations for enhancing service quality through qualified personnel, integrated healthcare and an enabling environment.
