Taiz hospitals near collapse as Houthis tighten siege: Yemen government
Summary
Yemen’s government warns that hospitals in the city of Taiz are close to running out of medicines, fuel, and medical supplies due to a siege by the Houthi armed group. This could stop critical medical services and put many patients, including pregnant women and newborns, at risk.Key Facts
- The Houthis continue to block supplies and fuel from reaching Taiz’s health facilities.
- Medicines, IV fluids, and medical supplies in Taiz are almost depleted.
- Lack of fuel threatens electricity generators and ambulances, essential for hospitals.
- Essential medical services like emergency care, surgery, and dialysis may stop soon.
- The Houthis control the northern parts of Yemen and started a new siege on Taiz in October 2024.
- Fighting has cut off the main road linking Taiz city to other government-controlled areas.
- About 2.8 million people live in government-held parts of Taiz governorate, with 200,000 recently displaced.
- The Yemeni government and humanitarian organizations urge the UN and others to deliver needed medical and fuel supplies immediately.
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