Houthi threat to health and livelihoods: Yemen’s government says the Houthi escalation is increasingly aimed at ports, economic infrastructure and maritime routes, not just front lines—raising risks for civilian supply chains and access to essentials in a country already strained by war. Food insecurity warning: WFP reports worsening hunger in Yemen, with food consumption gaps reaching 64% in June and severe deprivation affecting 36% of households, warning conditions may deteriorate further during the lean season. Women’s health funding gap: The EU provided €3 million to UNFPA for lifesaving services for women and girls, including reproductive health, protection, and mental health support, as fewer than half of births happen in health facilities. Education and child health link: Save the Children says about two-thirds of children surveyed in southern Yemen are out of school, driven by poverty and food/fuel price shocks; child labor is tied to nearly one-in-five dropout cases. Malaria surveillance concern: The U.S. Navy is seeking contractors to support medical surveillance in Yemen amid a deadly malaria resurgence, reflecting fears of wider spread. Detention and health risks: Human Rights Watch reports Houthis have referred UN and NGO workers to prosecutors, with allegations of torture and worsening health conditions. Medical workforce milestone: Al-Hikma University in Sana’a graduated 64 doctors in general medicine and surgery, urging graduates to uphold medical ethics and serve Yemen’s health system.