11 October 2023 ‒ In war-torn Yemen, mental health is often neglected. Limited access to mental health services means that only 120 000 of the estimated 7 million people in need of such support receive help. Aisha’s story  Aisha Mohammed, a 38-year-old with disabilities, has faced lifelong challenges with speaking and hearing. These difficulties led to...

10 October 2023, Sana’a, Yemen –While some health issues are evident, others remain unseen. The focus of health actors on risks that lead directly to death has kept the attention away from mental health risks. Yet mental health conditions have severe consequences for communities. The need for mental health and psychosocial support is rapidly...

23 September 2023, Aden, Yemen – The Ministry of Public Health and Population in Aden, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organization (WHO), is set to implement a measles-rubella, vitamin A and COVID-19 integrated vaccination campaign. This joint effort aims to combat the ongoing outbreaks and...

17 September 2023, Yemen — Patient safety is an intrinsic element of healthcare quality, and its significance cannot be overstated. Unsafe healthcare practices can lead to severe consequences for patients, resulting in increased morbidity and mortality rates. In low- and middle-income countries, 134 million adverse events occur each year due to...

31 August 2023—The World Health Organization (WHO) is concerned over increasing cases of measles and rubella among children in Yemen. As of 31 July this year, the number of suspected cases of measles and rubella in Yemen has reached almost 34,300 cases and 413 deaths, compared to 27,000 cases and 220 associated deaths in 2022. There is also...

22 August 2023, Aden – Ahmed Abdel-Jabbar, a five-month-old baby, was admitted to Al-Sadaqa Hospital in Aden, Yemen yesterday, lethargic and suffering from severe diarrhea. His mother, Fawzia Jamal, 30, has four children, and Ahmed is the youngest. Her husband washes cars to earn a living, but his work is not consistent. The family's income is...

WHO completes consultations with Yemen health authorities for Country Cooperation Strategy 2024-2025 Yemen's fragile health system is heavily dependent on humanitarian aid to remain functional and provide life-saving services to millions of vulnerable Yemenis22 August 2023, Aden – The World Health Organization (WHO) has completed a series of...

17 August 2023 – This year’s World Humanitarian Day theme – “No Matter What” – captures the unyielding commitment of the World Health Organization in Yemen, our steadfast donors and partners, the dedicated health staff working tirelessly every day, and the fearless communities we serve, all united in a shared mission to save lives and enhance...

A female health worker providing treatment to one of the malnourished children 17 August 2023 – One of the most severe consequences of the conflict in Yemen has been widespread food insecurity and increasing numbers of malnourished children. The current level of hunger across the country is unprecedented, with 17 million Yemenis facing food...

17 August 2023 – Five-month-old Malak lives with her mother and 2 siblings in Al-Mukalla city, an area affected by devastation as a result of the prolonged conflict. Like many of the babies and children in her area, Malak started her young life suffering from malnutrition as a result of her family’s extreme poverty. The youngest of the 2...