Medical Access in Taiz: A Taiz cardiac camp treated 110 children for heart defects, with surgeries led by Qatari, Arab and French doctors and support from Qatar Charity and Qatar Red Crescent. Education & Health Workforce: The Higher Institute of Health Sciences in Al-Bayda opened admissions for high school science-track graduates, with registration running until end of June. Malaria Alert: Taiz officials warned malaria cases have surged past 22,000 since the start of 2026, urging mosquito-control and stronger community prevention. Aid Workers Under Detention: Rights groups called on Houthi authorities to immediately release dozens of UN and civil society staff held for up to two years, warning the crackdown is blocking lifesaving care. Funding for Recovery: The World Bank approved a 2026–2030 Country Partnership Framework for Yemen, pledging $285 million for health, water, urban services and governance. Food Insecurity Pressure: UN agencies say about five million people face acute food insecurity in Yemen, with conditions expected to worsen through the lean season. Violence & Civilian Harm: A roadside bomb in Hodeidah killed a senior government commander and injured others, while reports also highlighted ongoing war-related civilian casualties.