AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMeasles Surge in Yemen: The UN says Yemen has logged over 6,000 suspected measles cases in the first quarter of 2026, including 25 deaths, with children hit hardest as food insecurity and fragile services worsen. Conflict-Linked Health Strain: A Houthi drone strike in Taiz injured a civilian, underscoring how ongoing attacks keep disrupting care and safety. Emergency Care on the Ground: Qatar Red Crescent Society and Qatar Charity launched a paediatric cardiac surgery and catheterisation convoy in Taiz, aiming for 85 catheter procedures and 10 open-heart surgeries for poor children through May 22. Cholera Response Expands: Saudi aid group KSrelief reported cholera services for 7,155 people (April 15–21), plus new education and market recovery projects. Global Health Funding Pressure: Coverage also highlights how donor funding cuts are shaking WHO programmes, a reminder that Yemen’s outbreaks are unfolding amid tightening international support.
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