Yemen’s health system may not be able to support the population as war strains resources, according to the minister of public health and population.
Some areas in Yemen could suffer from a complete loss of health services if a decline in funding continues, according to the minister of public health and population. The health sector may not be able to absorb additional waves of displacement from the ongoing war, with a lack of resources forcing the closure of health facilities and causing shortages of medicines, supplies and fuel.
Health data from June 2026 indicates that 19.3 million people in Yemen require health assistance, while funding for the response has reached only 17 percent of the required amount. The minister cited figures indicating that 134,550 people have been displaced by the war between June and September 22, with most of them being in Taiz, Lahij and Aden.
Why it matters
The collapse of the health system would severely impact millions of Yemenis who already require critical medical assistance.
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What to watch
The international community’s response to the funding shortfall and the potential for further displacement.
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