Master’s Degree Awarded to Mr. Hashem Ahmed Yahya

Mr. Hashem Ahmed Yahya Al-Mahdi was awarded a Master’s Degree in Laboratory Hematology and Transfusion Science with an average of very good and a grade of (89) for his thesis titled: Assessment of Complete Blood Count and Associated Risk Factors Among Under-Five Years Children with Malnutrition Attending Al-Sabeen Hospital, Sana’a, Yemen, which was submitted to the Department of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine – Sana’a University. The MA defense was held on Tuesday, Sha’ban 29, 1447 Hijri, corresponding to February 17, 2026‎.

The MA Viva-voce Committee, which was formed based on a resolution issued by the Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Council, consisted of the following:

The thesis aimed to:

• Evaluate complete blood count (CBC) parameters and risk factors among malnourished children under five years of age at Al-Sabeen Hospital.

• Determine the prevalence of malnutrition and associated factors among malnourished children under five attending the hospital.

The study yielded several key findings summarized as follows:

• Anemia was the most common hematological disorder among children, with a ‎prevalence of 59.5%.‎

• The prevalence rate of Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) was 51.1%.‎

• Leukocytosis was the second most common disorder, with a prevalence of 35.2%.‎

• Thrombocytosis was observed in 30.3% of the children.‎

In light of these findings, the researcher recommended the following:

• Integrating routine hemoglobin level measurement into standard anthropometric ‎assessment protocols.‎

• Strengthening integrated therapeutic programs.‎

• Promoting maternal health and education, and improving child health services.‎

The defense session was attended by a number of academics, researchers, students, colleagues, and the researcher’s family.

To watch the video announcing the verdict and the discussion, click on the link below.