AGP Executive Report

Yemen Conflict & Health Impacts: Yemen’s internationally recognized government says Houthi missile and drone attacks hit the port city of Mokha (Al-Mukha), killing at least 7 people (including soldiers and civilians) and wounding at least 30; officials add that most injured people were treated and discharged, while air defenses reportedly shot down 11 drones. Frontline Escalation: Separate reports say Yemeni forces struck Saudi-backed Shabwah Defense Forces in Bayhan, Shabwah province, killing 2 militants and injuring 8, with wounded transferred to a local hospital. Humanitarian Risk: UN Yemen envoy Hans Grundberg warned that attacks on Mokha raise the risk of a return to full-scale conflict, stressing growing danger to civilians and damage to infrastructure, including the port. Health Sector Community Response: In Sana’a, district and medical officials held Prophet’s birthday events with hospital and medical-center leaders, urging charitable services and discounts on medical care. Nutrition & Famine Claims: A Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor says Israel misuses nutrition figures from a UNICEF Nutrition Cluster study to deny famine in Gaza, highlighting different malnutrition measures and rates.

Red Sea Health Risks: Yemen’s internationally recognized government says Houthi missile and drone strikes on Al-Mukha/Mokha port killed 7 (including 4 soldiers and 3 civilians) and injured at least 30, with air defenses shooting down 11 drones; the attack reportedly hit civilian infrastructure, homes, power-generation sites, and a key field hospital area—raising fears for emergency care access. UN Warning: UN Yemen envoy Hans Grundberg urged an end to the escalation, warning Houthi attacks on Mokha increase the risk of a return to full-scale conflict and putting civilians in grave danger. Regional Pressure on Care & Supplies: The Strait of Hormuz standoff continues, with Iran linking reopening to U.S. concessions; analysts warn shipping delays and higher costs could further strain already fragile health and medicine supply routes through Yemen’s western coast and the Red Sea. On-the-Ground Response: Reports say most injured were discharged after receiving medical treatment, but repeated port attacks threaten continuity of services for patients and healthcare workers.

West Coast Health Under Fire: Yemen’s government says Houthi missile and drone strikes hit Al-Mukha (Mokha) and nearby Al-Khokha, killing at least 7 people (including 3 civilians) and injuring 30; the attacks reportedly damaged civilian infrastructure, employee housing, power-generation sites, and the Saudi Field Hospital area, raising fears for emergency care and patient access. Port Disruption & Care Risks: Health officials and the health ministry warned the strikes threatened healthcare workers and could disrupt life-saving services along the Red Sea coast near Bab el-Mandeb. Regional Pressure on Shipping: Separate coverage links Yemen’s Red Sea violence to wider chokepoint strain, as Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until US demands are met—fueling uncertainty for supplies that reach Yemen by sea. Mawlid Community Health Events: In Sana’a and Ibb, local health offices and schools held Mawlid commemorations with cleanliness and community solidarity themes, including a health meeting and youth sports activities.

Red Sea health toll: Houthi missile and drone attacks hit Yemen’s government-held Mocha port and nearby residential areas, killing at least 11 people and wounding about 32, with port damage reported to buildings, the pier, and supplies. Western-coast escalation: The strikes follow renewed violence along Yemen’s western coast, including claims of drone attacks on civilian facilities inside the port and further incidents still being assessed. Marib civilian risk: In central Yemen, Houthi shelling resumed on Marib city with missiles and drones, after earlier reports of two deaths and 14 injuries, as the city—home to over 2 million displaced people—faces growing pressure on health services. Regional pressure on Yemen’s health system: The wider conflict backdrop includes Iran’s insistence that the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until U.S. demands are met, raising fears of continued disruption to trade and aid routes that Yemen’s healthcare sector depends on. Care access in Yemen: Kuwait Red Crescent opened a specialized eye hospital in Marib, expanding clinics, operating rooms, pharmacy, lab, and inpatient services for residents and displaced people.

Specialized Eye Care in Marib: Kuwait Red Crescent Society opened the Yusuf Abdullah Al-Nafisi Specialized Eye Hospital in Marib, with operating rooms, pharmacy, lab, inpatient services, and clinics to expand access for residents and displaced people. Marib Civilian Harm: Yemen’s Health Ministry and officials reported renewed Houthi missile and drone shelling of Marib city, killing 2 civilians and injuring 14, with displaced families among those affected. Air Defense Intercepts Drones: Yemen’s Defense Ministry said two explosive-laden drones aimed at residential areas and displacement camps in Marib were intercepted and neutralized without casualties. Escalation Fears: UN envoy Hans Grundberg warned Yemen faces a higher risk of renewed large-scale conflict, urging restraint and good-faith talks as attacks continue across Marib and Hadramout. Hajja Mawlid Event: Hajja’s Health and Environment Office and Republican Hospital Authority held a Mawlid commemorative evening focused on compassion, unity, and community support. Taiz Shelling Injuries: In Taiz, Saudi enemy mercenaries shelled a civilian home in Hazran, injuring four civilians including an infant. Food Security Warning: UN agencies warned Yemen’s food insecurity could worsen as Houthi operations intensify, Red Sea shipping remains threatened, and humanitarian funding declines.

Marib Shelling and Civilian Harm: Yemen’s Houthis renewed missile and drone shelling of Marib city, with officials saying residential neighborhoods and displacement camps were hit—two civilians killed and 14 injured in earlier strikes, and hospitals placed on high alert as fighting escalates. Deadliest Camp Attacks: The violence follows reports of major Houthi assaults on government military camps in Marib and Hadramawt, with casualty figures reported in the tens of soldiers killed and dozens wounded, raising fears the 2022 truce is unraveling. Health Sector Under Strain: With Marib hosting over 2 million displaced people, repeated attacks threaten access to care and continuity of services, while UN agencies warn Yemen’s food insecurity and health and protection systems are deteriorating. Humanitarian Warnings: The UN says intensified conflict, attacks on shipping, and shrinking aid budgets could worsen food insecurity for millions, including crisis-level hunger risk in coming months. Medical Access Push: Separate from the fighting, Kuwait Red Crescent opened an ophthalmology hospital in Marib, highlighting ongoing efforts to keep essential services running amid instability.

Marib Attack and Health Response: Yemen’s internationally recognized government says Houthi missile and drone strikes hit residential neighborhoods and displacement camps in Marib, killing at least two civilians and injuring 14; the Health Minister ordered hospitals and health facilities to stay on high alert and mobilize resources for possible new casualties. Escalation After Deadliest Strikes: The attacks come after earlier Houthi strikes on government camps in Marib and Hadramout that reportedly killed dozens of troops, with rescue teams and medical staff continuing evacuations and damage assessments. Red Sea Security Impact: Yemen’s National Resistance Forces also reported destroying an explosives-laden Houthi boat targeting an oil tanker in the Red Sea, underscoring how fighting is spilling into maritime routes tied to health supply chains. Regional Defense Deal (Context): Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan signed a mutual defense pact in Mecca, while regional tensions tied to the Iran file continue to shape the security environment around Yemen.

Marib Attack Toll: Yemen’s internationally recognized government says Houthi missile and drone strikes on Marib killed 2 civilians and injured 14, targeting residential neighborhoods and displacement camps; the Health Minister ordered hospitals to raise alert levels for possible further casualties. Frontline Deaths: Separate reports also describe Houthi drone attacks killing government forces in Marib, adding to a wider spike in casualties after earlier deadly strikes on troops and camps. Health Response Pressure: Officials repeatedly stress readiness at health facilities as wounded arrive from ongoing attacks, with Marib hosting large numbers of displaced families. Regional Security Spillover: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a joint defense agreement in Mecca, framing it as collective deterrence amid rising missile activity across the region. Strait of Hormuz Talks: Iran says a framework with Oman on reopening the Strait of Hormuz is close, while negotiations and regional tensions continue to shape shipping and risk for the wider area.

War & Health Impact: Houthi missile and drone attacks on Yemeni government camps in Marib and Hadramout killed at least 38 troops (some reports put the toll higher, up to 58) and injured dozens, with Yemen’s health minister ordering hospitals to boost readiness for wounded soldiers. Regional Escalation: The strikes come as Yemen is increasingly pulled into the US-Iran standoff, with Saudi Arabia warning of further attacks and the fighting raising fears of a wider cycle of retaliation. Humanitarian Strain on Care: With repeated camp attacks and mass casualties, medical facilities in frontline areas face mounting pressure to treat trauma cases amid already fragile services. Health System & Access: Separately, Yemen’s Red Sea Ports Corporation says Hodeidah ports have lost about 70% of capacity and ship traffic has fallen sharply due to years of bombardment and blockade—disrupting supplies that hospitals and clinics rely on. Local Services: In Ibb’s Yarim District, a new sanitation vehicle worth 38 million riyals was delivered to support cleaning and public health work.

Maritime safety and health access: Yemen’s internationally recognized government condemned Houthi attacks after an Indian-flagged cargo vessel (MSV Faize Noore Oliya) sank off Yemen’s coast; UKMTO reported a fire after an unmanned surface boat attack, and Yemeni authorities rescued all crew for medical evaluation at Mokha. Conflict impact on care: Doctors in Sana’a are urgently seeking overseas medical evacuation for conjoined twins, with Yemen’s war-battered health system lacking specialists, equipment, and medicines. Local health sector updates: Sana’a University’s Faculty of Medicine opened a two-day otolaryngology conference, while Taiz health authorities reported 951 cancer cases in the first half of 2026 (up 8% year-on-year), including 96 children. Maternal and child wellbeing: A Bahrain-based expert highlighted the emotional toll on breastfeeding mothers during conflict and urged compassionate counselling and psychosocial support alongside nutrition. Regional disaster readiness: A UN report said Libya is positioned to lead Arab disaster risk reduction, with a workshop that also included Yemen focused on early warning, preparedness, and coordination.

Maritime Safety & Health Access: Yemen’s internationally recognized government condemned Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping, after an Indian-flagged cargo vessel (MSV Faize Noore Oliya) sank following an explosives-laden boat strike; all 13 Indian crew were rescued and taken to Mokha for medical evaluation, underscoring how conflict disrupts timely care and safe transport. Humanitarian Health System Pressure: At Sana’a Airport, Yemen’s health authorities held a press conference warning the long Saudi siege has turned chronic disease treatment into a “comprehensive humanitarian catastrophe,” citing medicine shortages and blocked travel for specialized care. Local Care Delivery: Taiz Central Hospital opened a free, three-day eye surgery camp (funded with Yemeni Red Crescent support) aiming to perform 200 cataract surgeries, with screening and pre-op assessments starting immediately. Public Health Alerts: Marib declared a health emergency over a measles outbreak, while Gaza reports a chickenpox surge (58,000 cases since early 2026), highlighting how displacement and water/sanitation breakdowns accelerate infectious disease spread. Maternal & Child Health Funding: UNFPA warned of worsening humanitarian conditions in Yemen as maternal deaths rise, and UN agencies flagged urgent needs for women and girls.

Maritime safety & health access: Yemen’s Foreign Ministry condemned a Houthi attack that sank the Indian-flagged cargo vessel MSV Faize Noore Oliya in the Red Sea, saying the incident threatens navigation and trade; Yemeni forces reported rescuing all crew and providing medical evaluation in Mokha. Sana’a airport siege and care collapse: A Sana’a press conference warned the long Saudi siege has turned health needs into a “comprehensive humanitarian catastrophe,” with medicine shortages and travel bans blocking treatment abroad for chronic and radioactive-iodine cases. Local health sector strain: Health officials in Sana’a reviewed how the siege and aggression are driving major losses across services, urging hospitals to strengthen infection control, emergency readiness, and patient-focused care. Taiz eye care boost: A free three-day eye surgery camp at Taiz Central Hospital will screen patients and perform 200 cataract surgeries, funded by the Yemeni Red Crescent. Maternal health alarm (Gaza): An international commission warned of catastrophic deterioration for pregnant and lactating women amid health-system collapse, malnutrition, and displacement. Infectious disease warning (Gaza): Gaza’s health directorate said chickenpox is becoming an epidemic, with over 58,000 cases since the start of 2026, linked to overcrowding, water contamination, and sanitation breakdown. Humanitarian health funding (Yemen): UNFPA reported nearly 400,000 Yemenis reached with life-saving aid in the first half of 2026, as maternal-death concerns continue.

Health Sector Under Siege: A consultative meeting in Sana’a reviewed how Saudi-American aggression and the siege are crippling Yemen’s health services, urging hospitals to improve care quality, follow infection control, and boost emergency readiness. Maternal Health Alarm: UNFPA warned donors to urgently fund life-saving support for women and girls in Yemen, saying it needs $38 million in 2026 and may cut health facility support without new money. Maritime Safety & Care: Yemeni forces reported rescuing all 14 crew of an Indian-flagged cargo vessel after a Red Sea attack off Hodeidah; India condemned the incident and said the 13 Indian nationals were rescued, with medical assistance provided. Cancer Crisis: A report highlights Yemen’s growing cancer burden after years of war and blockade, citing medicine shortages and disrupted access to treatment. Digital Health Push: Dhamar University opened a smart technologies conference, with sessions spanning AI and cybersecurity and including healthcare applications. Refugee Legal Protection: The EU announced €1 million for UNHCR to provide legal assistance to nearly 13,000 refugees and asylum seekers in Yemen, supporting registration and access to services. Women’s Health in Gaza: An international commission warned of catastrophic deterioration for pregnant and lactating women in Gaza as the health system collapses.

Vaccine Crisis: Yemen’s internationally recognized government says nearly 5 million children in Houthi-controlled areas are at risk after routine childhood vaccines ran out, accusing the Houthis of blocking deliveries and immunization teams; the Houthi-run Health Ministry denies the claims, saying UNICEF suspended supplies in late 2025 and all nine essential vaccines were depleted. Measles Emergency: In Marib, authorities declared a public health emergency after 1,624 measles cases and 12 deaths since the start of the year, with most infections concentrated in displacement camps. Maternal Health Alarm: UNFPA warns Yemen’s humanitarian situation is worsening, citing three women dying each day from pregnancy or childbirth complications amid severe funding gaps. Dialysis Access: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) completed and equipped a free dialysis centre at Ibn Khaldoun Hospital in Lahij, installing 12 machines and adding power, water treatment, medicines, and staff training. Humanitarian Funding Shift: The U.S. resumed funding for global health and humanitarian programmes through multilateral agencies after dissolving USAID, pledging nearly $2 billion over two months. Maritime Health Risk: Yemeni forces rescued all 14 crew from an Indian cargo ship that sank after a Red Sea attack off Hodeidah, reporting medical assistance and no casualties.

Vaccine Access Crisis: Yemen’s Houthi-controlled areas face a routine immunization collapse, with authorities blaming obstructed deliveries and UNICEF/Gavi suspensions; the shortage threatens nearly 5 million children as Marib reports measles deaths and thousands of cases, and MSF warns outbreaks expose major gaps in care and surveillance. Measles Emergency in Marib: Marib declared a public health emergency after 1,624 measles cases and 12 deaths since the year began, mostly in displacement camps, urging faster vaccination and stronger monitoring. Maternal Health Underfunding: UNFPA says Yemen’s humanitarian funding shortfalls are driving severe cuts risk, with three women dying daily from pregnancy or childbirth complications; it reports reaching about 400,000 people since January 2026 but warns the appeal is only partially funded. Dialysis Care Boost: Qatar Red Crescent Society completed a new free dialysis centre at Ibn Khaldoun Hospital in Lahij (12 machines, water treatment, generators, training), starting gradual patient admissions. Humanitarian Funding Shift: The US resumed about $2 billion in support via global agencies after dissolving USAID, aiming to sustain programs for hunger, infectious diseases, disasters, and child health. Aid and Health Services Pressure: The UN warns Yemen’s escalating conflict plus low funding (only 18% of the 2026 plan) could restrict aid access for more than 22 million people needing help. Local Health System Strain from Violence: Heavy fighting in Taiz city is sending scores of casualties to hospitals, while a grenade blast in Hajjah’s displacement camps killed a toddler and injured others, highlighting ongoing risks for displaced families. Reproductive Health Support: UNFPA reports assistance through health facilities, safe spaces, shelters, youth spaces, and mental health centers, but stresses women and girls remain at highest risk.

Dialysis access in Yemen: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has completed a new free dialysis centre at Ibn Khaldoun Hospital in Lahij, equipping it with 12 dialysis machines, water treatment, generators, A/C, medicines and supplies, plus staff training; patients are being admitted gradually and services are set to expand across the governorate. Measles alarm in Marib: Yemen’s Ministry of Health declared a public health emergency after a sharp rise in measles cases, with plans to boost surveillance, expand vaccination and mobilize medical teams, warning of high risk in overcrowded, displaced communities. Vaccines blocked in Houthi-controlled areas: Yemen’s health authorities warn nearly 5 million children have been deprived of routine immunizations due to restrictions and interference, raising fears of renewed outbreaks like polio, measles and diphtheria. War strain on care: Heavy fighting in Taiz has sent scores of casualties to hospitals, while UN agencies warn Yemen’s humanitarian response is badly underfunded and could be scaled back, worsening health and protection risks. Local health system pressure: A Taiz executive plan matrix approved 88 projects including health services, but ongoing conflict continues to disrupt delivery.