# Cholera outbreak in Abyan, Yemen

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cholera-outbreak-in-abyan-yemen
> Updated: 2026-10-18T21:19:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Following reports of infections and a fatality in displaced persons camps, health organizations and local authorities in Abyan coordinated an emergency response. An initial meeting in Aden involving over 15 organizations, including Doctors Without Borders, led to agreements on providing essential medicines and supporting health facilities.

Subsequent efforts focused on the distribution of critical medical supplies, such as intravenous fluids and antibiotics, to the Zinjibar, Lawdar, and Mudiyah districts, as well as the Al-Koud quarantine area. Support facilitated by the National Drug Supply Program and the Ministry of Public Health and Population is being supplemented by aid from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre, which is providing emergency drugs to Al-Razi Hospital and other facilities near contact lines.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Abyan health officials receive medical supplies to combat cholera

Abyan health authorities are receiving medical supplies, including antibiotics and IV fluids, to combat cholera and acute diarrhea outbreaks in several districts with support from the WHO and King Salman Relief

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/abyan-health-officials-receive-medical-supplies-to-combat-cholera

### 2026-10-12: Abyan health organizations coordinate urgent cholera response

Over 15 health organizations have coordinated urgent medical interventions to combat cholera and diarrheal outbreaks in displaced persons camps in Abyan, Yemen.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/abyan-health-organizations-coordinate-urgent-cholera-response

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