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Yemen health system nears collapse amid conflict and disease outbreaks
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Yemen's health system is nearing collapse due to renewed conflict and mass displacement. The escalation has severely impacted medical infrastructure, with nine facilities in Taiz, Lahij, and Al Hudaydah reported as damaged or non-operational. Prior to the recent surge in fighting, only approximately 60 percent of health facilities were functioning at full capacity.
Health crises are compounding the conflict. The WHO reported 7,784 suspected cases of cholera or acute watery diarrhea, resulting in 22 deaths, and 9,604 cases of dengue fever with 37 deaths. Additionally, there are concerns regarding a measles outbreak, with over 22,000 suspected cases and 128 deaths recorded since the start of the year.
Humanitarian conditions are deteriorating as displacement rises. The International Organization for Migration noted that at least 145,000 people have been displaced since early September. In government-controlled areas, casualties since August 6 have reached 4,481, including over 830 deaths. The WHO has expressed an urgent need for funding, stating it has received only $2 million of the $9 million required for its operations in the country.
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Annet Haenslemann · Annette Heinzelmann · Houthi · Houthis · International Organization for Migration · World Health Organization · Yemen · Yemen Ministry of Health
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- [● 3 SOURCES] At least 145,000 people have been displaced since the beginning of September. althawry.net · www.sadanews.ps · arabic.euronews.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] There have been 7,784 suspected cases of cholera or acute watery diarrhea, resulting in 22 deaths. althawry.net · www.jurnas.com · arabic.euronews.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] The recent escalation in conflict is pushing Yemen's health system toward collapse. althawry.net · www.jurnas.com · www.khbr.me · www.sadanews.ps · arabic.euronews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Since August 6, there have been 4,481 casualties, including more than 830 deaths, in government-controlled areas. www.khbr.me · www.sadanews.ps · arabic.euronews.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] There have been over 22,000 suspected cases of measles and 128 deaths since the start of the year. althawry.net · www.jurnas.com · arabic.euronews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The WHO requires $9 million for its operations in Yemen but has only received $2 million. althawry.net · www.jurnas.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Nine medical facilities or assets in Taiz, Lahij, and Al Hudaydah have been damaged or are out of service. althawry.net · www.jurnas.com · arabic.euronews.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] There have been 9,604 cases of dengue fever, resulting in 37 deaths. althawry.net · www.jurnas.com · arabic.euronews.com