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:
| # | Committee Members | Designation | Position |
| 1 | Prof. Mohammed Abdulqader Al-Nuzaili | Internal Examiner | Chair |
| 2 | Assoc. Prof. Mohammed Ahmed Hajar | Main Supervisor | Member |
| 3 | Assoc. Prof. Fouad Ahmed Balkam | External Examiner | Member |
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.
