AGP Executive Report

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.

Dialysis access in Yemen: Qatar Red Crescent Society says a new dialysis centre at Ibn Khaldoun Hospital in Lahij is now operating after installing 12 dialysis machines, water treatment, generators, cooling, and supplies—plus training for staff—so kidney-failure patients can get free sessions more easily. Measles alarm in Marib: Yemen’s Ministry of Health declared a public health emergency after a sharp rise in measles cases, calling for faster surveillance, vaccination drives, and urgent vaccine and medical support, especially amid displacement and weak local capacity. Vaccines blocked in Houthi-controlled areas: Yemen’s health authorities warn that immunization disruptions have left nearly 5 million children without routine vaccines, raising fears of renewed polio, measles, and diphtheria outbreaks and urging international pressure to restore access. Kidney patients hit by blockade: A Sana’a press conference highlights how delayed dialysis equipment and solutions—stuck behind shipping and inspection hurdles—could soon shut down services for thousands of kidney-failure patients. Taiz fighting and injuries: Heavy clashes in Taiz city are sending scores of casualties to hospitals, while a separate report says a woman in rural Taiz was critically injured by a Houthi sniper. Humanitarian strain: UN agencies warn Yemen’s escalating conflict and major funding gaps threaten aid delivery to over 22 million people, including nearly 11 million women and girls.

Child Health Crisis: Yemen’s Ministry of Public Health and Population warned that Houthi restrictions on immunization are creating a looming public health catastrophe, leaving nearly 5 million children without routine vaccines and raising fears of a return of polio, measles, and diphtheria. Kidney Care Under Blockade: A Sana’a press conference highlighted how the Saudi-led blockade is threatening dialysis services, with dialysis machines and supplies delayed by long shipping and inspection procedures. Local Health Sector Strain: WHO reported the Bundibugyo virus outbreak in DR Congo is escalating, with cases and deaths rising and the outbreak spreading geographically. Disaster Response Needs: A fire at Marib’s Al‑Wahda displacement camp injured 4 people and destroyed shelters for 23 displaced families, intensifying urgent needs for food, water, and medical care. Injury From Conflict: In Taiz, a woman was seriously injured after a Houthi sniper attack in the western countryside. Community & Resilience: Mawlid celebrations were launched in Bani Matar, Sana’a, and marked by Dhamar’s health sciences institute, with health officials emphasizing unity and support for healthcare training.

Child Health Crisis: Yemen’s Health Ministry in Aden warned of a looming disaster as the Houthis block vaccines for about 5 million children in northern areas, disrupting routine immunization and raising the risk of preventable outbreaks. Care Under Siege: In Sana’a, officials held a press conference on how the Saudi blockade is strangling kidney failure treatment, with dialysis services threatened by delayed shipments of machines and supplies. Gaza Health Under Attack: Gaza’s health authorities condemned strikes on medicine warehouses at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, saying destroyed drug stockpiles worsen shortages and push patients toward life-threatening interruptions. Displacement Camp Fire: A fire at Al‑Wahda displacement camp in Marib injured 4 people and destroyed shelters for 23 displaced families, leaving urgent needs for food, water, medical care, and temporary housing. Violence and Injuries in Yemen: A lightning strike in Amran killed 4 women and injured more than 10, while a Houthi sniper attack in Taiz left a woman critically wounded. Humanitarian Funding: The UN allocated $10 million to address worsening food insecurity in Yemen, targeting acute malnutrition and essential health, water, and sanitation services.

Kidney care under blockade: A Sana’a press conference at Al-Thawra General Hospital warned that Yemen’s 12-year Saudi-led aggression and blockade is pushing dialysis services toward collapse, citing delayed shipments of dialysis machines and supplies through long inspection procedures. Local health support: Kuwait-backed work in Yemen’s Abyan delivered six dialysis machines to kidney failure treatment centers, aiming to keep patients on regular treatment schedules. Medicines hit in Gaza: Gaza’s health authorities condemned Israeli strikes on medicine warehouses at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, saying destroyed supplies will worsen shortages and directly threaten kidney, cancer, surgery, and emergency care. Cancer risks for women and children: Entesaf said the blockade is turning cancer into a “slow death sentence,” with children facing leukemia and cancer medicine shortages and women losing treatment opportunities. Food insecurity funding: The UN allocated $10 million to Yemen from the CERF to scale emergency help, treat acute malnutrition, and support health, water, and sanitation as over 18 million people face severe food insecurity. Public health inspections in Sana’a: Hamdan District reported intensified health monitoring, issuing thousands of health certificates and seizing expired food products to protect markets and restaurants. Health system strain from conflict: Yemen’s wider humanitarian toll continues to be linked to collapsing services, shortages, and delays in lifesaving care.

Food Security: The UN announced a $10 million CERF allocation for Yemen to tackle worsening food insecurity, with support aimed at treating acute malnutrition in children, pregnant women, and nursing mothers and boosting health, water, and sanitation services as more than 18 million Yemenis face severe hunger. Cancer Care Under Blockade: The Entesaf Organization warned that the long-running US-Saudi blockade is turning cancer into a “slow death sentence,” citing medicine shortages, treatment delays, and barriers to travel for care—especially harming women and children. Public Health Inspections & Safer Food: In Sana’a’s Hamdan District, public works reported intensified health certificate renewals for workers and market monitoring that led to the seizure and destruction of expired and unfit food products. Urban Cleanliness & Health Risks: Sana’a’s Cleaning and Improvement Fund said it removed large volumes of waste and expanded sanitation capacity, while also reporting action against stray dogs—efforts tied to reducing everyday health hazards. Red Sea Pressure on Yemen’s Health System: Ongoing regional maritime tensions and blockade threats continue to disrupt access and raise the risk of further strain on Yemen’s already fragile healthcare and supply chains.

Food & Nutrition: The UN has released $10 million from the CERF to tackle worsening food insecurity in Yemen, warning that 18+ million people face severe hunger (IPC Phase 3) and 5.5+ million are feared to be in emergency conditions (Phase 4). The funding will support emergency aid, treatment for acute malnutrition in children and for pregnant and nursing women, plus health, water, and sanitation services. Health System Under Strain: The UN says humanitarian partners have been forced to scale back life-saving support due to rising needs, funding cuts, and reduced access—leaving vulnerable Yemenis at higher risk of preventable illness. Public Health & Safety at Home: Sana’a Governorate’s Cleanliness and Improvement Fund reported major sanitation gains in 1447 AH, including removing 142,011 tons of waste and adding equipment and workers—an effort that can help reduce disease risk in crowded urban areas. Workplace Health: Sana’a business and industry leaders met Yemen’s workers’ union to strengthen occupational safety and health awareness and improve training, aiming to protect workers’ rights amid Yemen’s difficult conditions.

Clean Cities in Sana’a: Sana’a Governorate’s Cleaning and Improvement Fund reported removing 142,011 tons of waste in 1447 AH, up 11% from the prior year, using 57,223 transport trips and adding new equipment, barrels, and 179 workers to keep streets cleaner as the city expands. First Aid in Detention: The Yemeni Red Crescent Society’s Sana’a branch finished a four-day first-aid training for 30 staff at the remand correctional facility, coordinated with the Governorate Health Office, to improve emergency response and initial care for inmates. Health System Under Pressure: A new report highlights how Yemen’s air transport collapse—driven by blockade and attacks on civilian airports like Sana’a International—has trapped millions, disrupted access to treatment, and even blocked thousands of elderly and ill Yemenis from Hajj/Umrah. Workplace Safety Focus: Sana’a Chamber of Commerce and the Yemen Workers’ Trade Unions discussed strengthening labor rights, training, and occupational safety and health awareness, including better insurance awareness for employers and employees. Health Risks in Yemen: WHO warnings point to rising infectious-disease threats, including recurrent cholera and measles outbreaks, adding strain to an already fragile system. Maritime Security and Yemen’s Health Link: Saudi-led moves to secure chokepoints like Bab el-Mandeb underscore how shipping disruptions and regional conflict can worsen access to supplies and services for Yemen’s civilians.