The Free Psychiatric Medical Camp at Thamar University Continues Amidst Increasing Demand, with 300 Cases Examined on its Second Day
□ Thamar University Media / Jumad Al-Awwal 2, 1448. October 13, 2026
■ The first free psychiatric medical camp at Thamar University continued its free services to patients for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, amidst increasing demand from citizens. The number of attendees reached approximately 400, while the number of cases that received medical and psychological examinations reached 300. This reflects the extent of the need for specialized mental health services and the importance of initiatives that facilitate access to them.
The camp is organized by the Guidance and Psychological Care Center at Thamar University, in cooperation with Al-Riyada Hospital for Psychiatry and Addiction Treatment, and with the participation of a select group of consultants, doctors, and psychologists. This initiative is part of the university's efforts to enhance free mental health and therapeutic services and expand their reach to various segments of society. The camp, held in the Counseling and Psychological Care Center building on campus, witnessed a large influx of visitors seeking examination, assessment, diagnosis, and medical and psychological consultations. Specialized medical teams continued their work, providing examinations and offering treatment and guidance tailored to each individual's needs, including dispensing necessary medications based on the medical assessment and diagnosis results.
The camp's continuation comes in response to the high demand it has experienced since its opening day, and underscores the importance of integrating academic, medical, and community efforts in providing psychological care services, alleviating the burden of treatment on patients and their families, and raising awareness about the importance of early diagnosis and seeking specialized help.
The University Rector: The Camp's Continuation Reflects the University's Commitment to its Social Responsibility
The Rector of Thamar University, Professor Dr. Mohammed Mohammed Al-Haifi, affirmed that the continuation of the charitable medical and psychological camp, and the increasing turnout it is experiencing, reflects the importance of the health and humanitarian initiatives implemented by the university to meet the needs of the community and facilitate citizens' access to specialized psychological care services free of charge.
This came during his inspection of the camp's operations, where he reviewed the efforts of the medical teams and the mechanisms for receiving patients, examining cases, and providing treatment and guidance services. He commended the level of organization and the efforts exerted by the doctors, consultants, specialists, and support staff.
He emphasized the university leadership's commitment to supporting initiatives that enhance its role in serving the community and expanding partnerships with specialized health institutions, thereby contributing to the development of mental health services and improving access to them.
The University Rector, Professor Dr. Mohammed Mohammed Al-Haifi, praised the existing cooperation between the university's Counseling and Mental Health Center and Al-Riyada Hospital for Psychiatry and Addiction Treatment, along with the efforts of participating entities and institutions. He affirmed that the integration of medical, academic, and community expertise is a fundamental pillar for the success of health initiatives and achieving a tangible impact on citizens' lives.
He noted that the university gives special attention to initiatives that respond to the community's health needs and strives to create the appropriate conditions for their continuation and development, thereby strengthening its position as an effective scientific institution serving the community, in addition to fulfilling its educational and research mission.
The Vice-Rector of the University for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, and the Director of the Counseling and Psychological Care Center, Professor Dr. Abdulkarim Ismail Zabiba, pointed out that the increasing demand for the camp reflects the community's significant need for specialized psychological care services and the importance of continuing initiatives that allow citizens to receive necessary examinations, consultations, and treatments free of charge.
He explained that the university is looking forward to holding a second psychiatric medical camp to address the high demand and meet the growing need for the services provided, as soon as the necessary conditions and resources are available. This will allow for expanding the scope of benefit and reaching the largest possible number of individuals in need of care.
He emphasized that the camp embodies the community role of Thamar University and its commitment to utilizing its academic and medical expertise to serve citizens. He commended the efforts of the doctors, consultants, psychologists, and support staff, as well as the ongoing cooperation between the university, Al-Riyada Hospital, and the participating entities in implementing this humanitarian initiative. He noted that the closing event of the camp is scheduled to take place next Saturday, October 17, as a culmination of the efforts made to make it a success, and in recognition of the participants and contributors who provided its free medical and psychological services.
From his part, Professor. Malek Al-Humaini, the Director of Al-Riyada Hospital for Psychiatry and Addiction Treatment in Sana'a, praised the level of cooperation with Thamar University and the Counseling and Psychological Care Center. He emphasized that the increasing demand for the camp reflects the need to expand the scope of specialized psychological services and facilitate access for patients and their families.
He explained that the hospital's participation in the camp stems from its professional and humanitarian responsibility and its commitment to contributing to the provision of examinations, consultations, and treatment services for patients, in cooperation with the participating medical and psychological staff.
He pointed to the importance of continued coordination between health institutions and universities to develop community initiatives and enhance opportunities for early diagnosis and appropriate therapeutic intervention, thereby contributing to alleviating the suffering of patients and reinforcing awareness of the importance of mental health.
The camp continues to provide its services, benefiting from the partnership between Thamar University and Al-Riyada Hospital for Psychiatry and Addiction Treatment, and with the participation of a number of consultants, doctors, and psychologists, in a model of integration between academic and health institutions to meet community needs in the field of mental health.
The results recorded on the second day of the camp underscore the importance of expanding free medical and psychological initiatives and enhancing the capabilities of the university's Counseling and Psychological Care Center. This will help ensure the sustainability of preventive, therapeutic, and counseling services, and facilitate patients' access to specialized care.
The camp is part of Thamar University's efforts to strengthen its social responsibility, link its educational and research mission to the needs of citizens, and reinforce awareness that mental health is an essential part of public health and that providing mental health services is a shared responsibility requiring continued cooperation between academic, health, and community institutions.
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