Jiblah University for Medical and Health Sciences and the Cardiac Center at Al-Thawra General Hospital Authority in Sana’a organized three specialized training workshops in cardiology on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The workshops were attended by a distinguished group of consultants and specialists from the Cardiac Center in Sana’a, as well as a number of physicians and healthcare practitioners from Ibb Governorate. The event was held as part of efforts to strengthen continuing medical education programs, enhance the competencies of healthcare professionals, and keep pace with the latest scientific developments in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
The workshops aimed to develop participants’ clinical and practical skills through hands-on training in the latest established medical techniques, thereby contributing to improved professional performance and enhancing the quality of healthcare services provided to patients. The workshops covered three specialized training areas. The Central Library Reading Hall hosted a workshop on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), while Al-Razi Hall hosted a workshop on Electrocardiography (ECG). Meanwhile, an Advanced Echocardiography workshop was held at the Social Center. The workshops were delivered by a distinguished group of cardiology and cardiac imaging consultants and specialists from the Cardiac Center at Al-Thawra General Hospital Authority in Sana’a.
The workshops benefited a number of healthcare professionals working in hospitals and healthcare facilities in Ibb Governorate, including internists, cardiologists, resident physicians, nurses, intensive care specialists, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare practitioners from various specialties. The workshops were designed to address the specific training needs of each professional group according to the nature of their work. The CPR workshop focused on developing participants’ skills in responding to critical cases, while the ECG and Advanced Echocardiography workshops were designed primarily for physicians to strengthen their clinical diagnostic skills and their ability to interpret cardiac examinations.
During the workshops, Professor Dr. Abdullah Mohammed Al-Matari, Rector of Jiblah University for Medical and Health Sciences, accompanied by Mr. Abu Zaid Al-Shaj’e, General Director of Jiblah District, conducted a field visit to the three workshop venues. They reviewed the progress of the training program and listened to explanations from the trainers regarding the workshop content, training methods, and practical skills being acquired by the participants. Professor Dr. Abdullah Mohammed Al-Matari emphasized that the university attaches great importance to practical training and continuing medical education. He noted that the university seeks to expand its academic partnerships with specialized medical centers in order to facilitate the transfer of modern expertise and experiences to local healthcare professionals, thereby contributing to improved professional performance and enhancing the quality of healthcare services provided to the community.
For his part, Mr. Abu Zaid Al-Shaj’e commended the high level of preparation and organization of the workshops. He also praised the participation of consultants from the Cardiac Center in Sana’a in delivering the training sessions, stressing that hosting such high-quality training programs contributes to developing the skills of healthcare professionals in the governorate and creates greater opportunities for exchanging expertise between academic and healthcare institutions. The workshops witnessed strong engagement from the participants, who benefited from the practical activities and accompanying scientific discussions. These activities contributed to strengthening their knowledge and clinical skills and enhancing their readiness to manage various cardiac conditions in accordance with the latest medical practices.
The workshops were part of a scientific program organized by Jiblah University for Medical and Health Sciences in cooperation with the Cardiac Center at Al-Thawra General Hospital Authority in Sana’a. The program concluded with a specialized scientific symposium on cardiovascular diseases and lipid disorders, reflecting the two institutions’ commitment to strengthening continuing medical education, transferring expertise, and contributing to the improvement of healthcare in Yemen.
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