Yemen’s health ministry warns of imminent humanitarian crisis in Taiz due to Houthi blockade
Yemen’s health ministry has warned that a looming humanitarian and health disaster threatens Taiz as medical supplies and fuel run low under Houthi siege.
Key Takeaways
AIYemen’s Ministry of Health has warned of an imminent humanitarian and health disaster in the city of Taiz due to the ongoing Houthi blockade.
The ministry stated that the near depletion of medicines and fuel threatens to halt emergency, dialysis, and intensive care services in Taiz.
The Yemeni government has called on the United Nations and international organizations to intervene urgently to lift the blockade and deliver medical supplies to Taiz.
Houthi militias have imposed chaos in all areas where they seek to assert control, while the Yemeni army continues to confront them as part of Operation “Dawn of Yemen.”