Yemen’s health system could collapse in some areas, minister warns
Summary
Yemen’s health system is at risk of collapse in some areas due to a severe lack of funding and resources. The ongoing war and increasing displacement have forced many health facilities to close, causing shortages of medicine and emergency services.Key Facts
- Yemen’s health sector may not cope with more displaced people because of funding cuts.
- Less than half of health facilities are working fully, down from a previous estimate of 60 percent.
- Essential services like emergency care, vaccinations, maternal health, dialysis, and cancer treatment are especially threatened.
- About 19.3 million people in Yemen need health help, but only 17 percent of required funding has been provided.
- Over 134,000 people have been displaced by the war from June to September 2025, mainly in Taiz, Lahij, and Aden.
- Reporting of health data from areas controlled by the Houthi group has stopped for almost a year, making it hard to understand the full health situation.
- Outbreaks of cholera, measles, and polio are happening alongside high malnutrition and low vaccination rates.
- Nearly 130,000 people have been displaced in seven governorates since fighting increased in early September 2025.
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