The World Health Organization (WHO) and the German government have partnered to provide vital health and nutrition services in Yemen, which is facing a severe health crisis. This €3.4 million agreement comes as Yemen grapples with multiple disease outbreaks, including polio, cholera, measles, diphtheria, malaria, and dengue fever. The situation is dire, with over 200,000 suspected cholera cases and 710 deaths reported between March and September 2024 alone.
Yemen is also grappling with a severe food crisis, with nearly half of all households struggling to access enough food. The Integrated Phase Classification (IPC) has revealed alarmingly high malnutrition rates. By the end of 2024, over 223,000 pregnant and breastfeeding women and 600,000 children are projected to be malnourished, with nearly 120,000 children suffering from severe acute malnutrition.
The agreement aims to bolster Yemen's health emergency preparedness and response. This includes strengthening surveillance and rapid response mechanisms, providing essential medical supplies, and supporting lifesaving health services.