AGP Executive Report

Humanitarian healthcare in Yemen: UNHCR and KSrelief signed a $3.1 million deal to strengthen protection and healthcare for forcibly displaced people in Yemen, targeting nearly 45,000 people with primary healthcare plus civil documentation, legal aid, and support for voluntary returns—especially important for families who lost IDs and can’t access schools or services. Red Sea health risk warning: Iran’s Quds Force commander warned Bab al-Mandab could face restrictions like the Strait of Hormuz if attacks continue, raising concerns for shipping and the knock-on effects on regional access to medicines and supplies. Yemen health services and community events: In Taiz, the Health and Environment Office held an oratorical event for Yawm al-Wilayah, with medical staff and local officials emphasizing community values and health-sector participation. Regional health pressure (Gaza): Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital warned of an imminent health disaster after a fourth generator shutdown, threatening operating rooms, dialysis, ICU care, and labs. Cancer care update (global, but relevant to Yemen’s clinicians): A report highlights improved first-line immunotherapy options for anal squamous cell carcinoma, a key concern for people living with HIV and HPV.

Humanitarian Health Support: UNHCR and Saudi KSrelief signed a $3.1 million agreement to strengthen protection and healthcare for forcibly displaced people in Yemen, aiming to reach nearly 45,000 people with primary healthcare plus civil documentation, legal aid, and support for safe voluntary returns—critical for families who lost IDs and can’t access schools or services. Ebola Response Access: A new MSF appeal highlights how a blanket travel ban is blocking Korean medical teams from deploying to Ebola-affected regions in Congo and also limiting access to MSF operations in countries including Yemen, raising concerns for outbreak readiness. Autism Care in Sana’a: The Ibni Center for Autism and Bonyan Developmental Foundation launched an autism awareness and diagnosis campaign in Sana’a parks, urging families to seek early detection and better community support alongside health services. Health System Strain in Gaza (Regional warning): Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital warned that a worsening generator crisis could shut down operating rooms, dialysis, ICU, and labs—an urgent reminder of how power failures quickly become life-threatening. Leadership Loss: Reports say former Yemeni President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi has died in Riyadh at 80, with health complications cited.

Gaza Hospital Crisis: Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in central Gaza warned that the worsening electricity generator breakdown has shut down its fourth generator, forcing cuts to operating rooms and putting dialysis, newborn care, intensive care, and labs at risk. Gaza Health Toll: Gaza’s health authorities reported the death toll from the Israeli aggression at 72,941 martyrs and 172,967 wounded, with hospitals receiving new casualties over the past day while many victims remain unreachable. Prisoners’ Rights and Health: Palestinian prisoner groups said conditions in “Janot” prison are deteriorating, with prisoners prevented from Eid prayers and facing medical neglect amid worsening food and hygiene. Children’s Wellbeing: Another report said dozens of children are spending Eid without their mothers after arrests, with families describing ongoing abuse and anxiety. Taiz Public Health Activity: Yemen’s Taiz Health and Environment Office held an oratorical event marking Yawm al-Wilayah, featuring medical staff and officials. Sana’a Autism Campaign: In Sana’a, the “Ibni” Center for Autism and Bonyan Foundation launched an awareness and diagnosis campaign for autism spectrum disorder in capital parks, stressing early detection and community support. Ebola Watch (DR Congo): Doctors Without Borders warned the Ebola outbreak in Ituri is accelerating, citing rising cases and urgent needs for tests and medical supplies. Yemen Leadership: Reports say former Yemeni President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi has died in Riyadh at 80, with regional condolences following.

Yemen Health & Aid: Yemen is “edging closer to collapse,” the UN warns, as the war and shrinking funds leave over half the population needing humanitarian help, with millions of children facing acute malnutrition and nearly 19 million people unable to access healthcare. Eid Safety & Public Health: Sana’a’s traffic police rolled out a large Eid al-Adha plan—2,216 officers and vehicles across major roads and parks—to reduce congestion and keep families safe during peak movement. Autism Care Access: The “Ibni” Center for Autism and Bonyan Developmental Foundation launched an autism awareness and diagnosis campaign in Sana’a parks, pushing early detection and community-based support. Disease Alerts: Doctors Without Borders says Ebola in DR Congo’s Ituri region is accelerating, with limited tests and medical resources; it reports 125 confirmed cases and 223 deaths as the outbreak spreads. Gaza Health Strain: UNICEF warns children in Gaza are increasingly affected by skin diseases like scabies and chickenpox due to unsafe water, poor hygiene, and limited access to medicines. Leadership & Health Context: Former Yemeni President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi died in Riyadh at 80 after heart-related complications, according to reports.

Autism Care in Sana’a: Yemen’s Ibni Center for Autism and the Bonyan Developmental Foundation launched an Eid-linked awareness and diagnosis campaign for autism spectrum disorder in Sana’a parks, with more than ten outreach points and a push for early detection and community support. Ebola Alert (DR Congo): Doctors Without Borders warned that the Ebola outbreak in Ituri is accelerating, citing 125 confirmed cases, 906 suspected cases, and 223 deaths as testing and medical supplies remain scarce. Eid Safety in Sana’a: Capital traffic police expanded deployment across streets and parks during Eid al-Adha, using a large staffing plan (2,216 personnel and 144 vehicles) to reduce congestion and improve public safety. Yemen Health Access Under Strain: UN-linked reporting says Yemen is edging toward collapse after a decade of war and neglect, with millions needing humanitarian help, acute malnutrition rising among young children, and widespread healthcare inaccessibility. Regional Health Impacts of War: UNICEF reported Gaza children are increasingly affected by skin diseases like scabies and chickenpox due to unsafe water, poor hygiene, and limited access to medicines. Leadership & Health: Former Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi died in Riyadh at 80–81 after heart-related complications, with condolences sent by UAE leaders.

Ebola Alert: Doctors Without Borders says the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo’s Ituri region is accelerating, with 125 confirmed cases, 906 suspected cases, and 223 deaths reported as of May 28—while testing and medical supplies remain in short supply. Eid Safety in Yemen: Sana’a’s traffic police deployed 2,216 officers and personnel and 144 vehicles to manage Eid al-Adha crowds, reduce congestion, and keep families safe across major streets and intersections. Gaza Health Strain: UNICEF warns children in Gaza are increasingly affected by skin diseases as waste, unsafe water, and limited hygiene spread scabies and chickenpox, with many unable to access essential medicines. Yemen Humanitarian Pressure: The UN says Yemen is edging closer to collapse after a decade of war and neglect, with millions needing aid, acute malnutrition rising among young children, and healthcare access still severely limited. Yemen Leadership Loss: Former Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi has died in Riyadh after a sudden health crisis, with Yemen declaring three days of national mourning. Maternal Health Setback: A new report notes progress on maternal mortality is slowing globally, with conflict and shifting aid priorities worsening outcomes in fragile states like Yemen. Local Food Security: Yemen’s agricultural sector is reported to have grown despite the blockade, with grain production up 21% and legumes up 31% from 2015 to 2025, supporting food security efforts.

Yemen Humanitarian Crisis: The UN warns Yemen is edging closer to collapse after a decade of war and neglect, with over half the population needing aid, millions facing acute hunger, and nearly 19 million people lacking access to healthcare. Maternal & Child Health: A global report notes maternal mortality progress is slowing, with conflict and fragile states like Yemen among the hardest hit. Food & Nutrition in Yemen: Yemen’s agricultural sector is described as resilient despite blockade pressures, with reported gains in grain and legumes production from 2015–2025 and wheat expansion in al-Jawf aimed at narrowing the import gap. Health System Access: Closure and disruption of key transport links are highlighted as leaving Yemen’s patients “between death & lack of medicine.” Regional Health Pressure: UNICEF says children in Gaza are increasingly suffering skin diseases like scabies and chickenpox as unsafe water, poor hygiene, and limited medicines spread infections. Leadership & Health Context: Former Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi has died in Saudi Arabia after a sudden health crisis, underscoring how health complications continue to shape Yemen’s political and human realities. Public Health Risk: Displaced Yemenis in Taez are reported facing hunger severe enough to rely on tree leaves for food.

Gaza Child Health Crisis: UNICEF says children in Gaza are increasingly suffering skin diseases as unsafe water, poor hygiene, and limited medicines spread scabies, chickenpox, and other infections. Yemen Humanitarian Warning: A UN briefing warns Yemen is edging closer to collapse after a decade of war and neglect, with millions needing aid, acute malnutrition among young children, and widespread lack of healthcare access. Yemen Health System Strain: Reports highlight Yemen’s patients facing death and lack of medicine as Sana’a’s international airport closure disrupts access to care. Leadership & Health: Former Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi died in Saudi Arabia after a sudden health crisis; he was known to have had heart problems and had sought medical treatment abroad. Heat Safety for Pilgrims: Hajj and Eid al-Adha proceeded under extreme heat, with Saudi authorities urging hydration and sun-avoidance after past heat-related deaths. Maternal Health Setback: New global reporting says progress on maternal mortality is slowing, raising fears that conflict-affected countries like Yemen will fall further behind.

Yemen Health & Crisis: The UN warns Yemen is edging closer to collapse after a decade of war, with over half the population needing humanitarian help, millions of children facing acute malnutrition, and nearly 19 million people lacking access to healthcare. Maternal Health: New global reporting says progress on maternal mortality is slowing, with conflict and fragile states like Yemen among the hardest hit. Health System Strain in Yemen: A report on Sana’a’s airport closure highlights patients trapped between death and lack of medicine. Local Care & Eid Support: In Taiz, officials visited wounded patients at a military hospital on Eid al-Adha, while in Al Hudaydah, Eid prayers and community gatherings continued despite intense heat and hardship. Nutrition & Food Security: A Yemen News Agency update says grain and legume production rose from 2015–2025, supporting food security efforts even amid ongoing aggression and blockade. Regional Health Context: Gaza’s health system continues to face critical medicine and supply shortages, with hospitals reporting deaths and injuries over the past 48 hours. Leadership & Health: Yemen’s former president Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi died in Saudi Arabia after a sudden health crisis, with past heart problems noted.

Yemen Health & Care: Former Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi has died in Riyadh at 80–81 after a sudden health crisis, closing a major chapter in Yemen’s modern political and humanitarian turmoil. Maternal Health: Global progress on maternal mortality is slowing, with conflict-affected and fragile states like Yemen facing worsening access to lifesaving care. Food & Nutrition Security: Yemen’s agricultural sector is reported to have grown despite war and blockade, with grain and legumes production rising from 2015–2025 and wheat expanding in al-Jawf—an important signal for food security and nutrition stability. Eid & Health Services: In Taiz, officials visited wounded patients at the General Military Hospital during Eid al-Adha, while in Al Hudaydah Eid prayers continued despite intense heat and humidity. Community Health Incident: A drowning near Folly Beach Pier resulted in one death; the victim was identified as 30-year-old Fawaz Ali Murshed from Yemen.

Gaza Health Update: Yemen’s Saba reports Gaza’s death toll from Israeli aggression has reached 72,819 martyrs and 172,894 wounded since Oct. 7, 2023, with hospitals receiving 16 deaths and 39 injuries in the past 48 hours; many victims remain unreachable due to access limits. Yemen Food Security: Saba highlights Yemen’s agricultural gains despite war and blockade, citing Deputy Minister Dr. Ibrahim al-Saraji: grain output up 21% and legumes up 31% (2015–2025), with wheat expanding in al-Jawf to about 18,000 hectares to narrow the import gap. Eid Care in Taiz: Taiz officials visited wounded patients at the General Military Hospital in Al Jund for Eid al-Adha, checking treatment and care and delivering in-kind support. Eid Heat in Hodeidah: Saba describes Eid al-Adha prayers across Al Hudaydah despite intense heat and humidity, with families and older residents gathering early in squares and open fields. Leadership & Health Context: Multiple outlets report former Yemeni President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi died in Saudi Arabia after a sudden health crisis, underscoring Yemen’s ongoing humanitarian strain.

Cross-border health risk: A report on Yemenis risking their lives smuggling qat into Saudi Arabia highlights how poverty and deportations push people into dangerous routes—an indirect but serious threat to safety and wellbeing for families trying to reach work. Eid health and services: In Taiz, the acting governor visited wounded patients at the General Military Hospital on Eid al-Adha, while in Sana’a and across districts slaughterhouses and meat markets reported readiness to handle sacrificial animals under health and safety standards, including pre- and post-slaughter inspection and hygienic waste disposal. Nutrition and disease pressure: WHO warned that DR Congo’s Ituri is both an Ebola hotspot and one of the hardest-hit areas for acute hunger, stressing how malnutrition increases vulnerability to disease—an urgent reminder for Yemen’s own fragile health system. Aid and food insecurity: WFP said record global hunger is rising amid major funding cuts, with conflict-driven needs surging—context that matters for Yemen’s food security planning. Red Sea strain: Claims that Somaliland could disrupt Iran’s Red Sea shipping leverage via Yemen’s Houthis underline how regional instability can quickly translate into health and humanitarian impacts for Yemen.

Eid-linked hospital care in Taiz: The acting governor of Taiz, Ahmed Al Masawi, visited the General Military Hospital in Al Jund to check on wounded patients, tour departments, and deliver Eid greetings and in-kind gifts, with health officials and military leadership joining the outreach. Eid safety on Yemen’s roads: Sana’a Traffic Police launched an extra inter-provincial deployment for Eid al-Adha travel, adding Red Crescent ambulances, emergency medicines, and trained medical teams to respond around the clock to accidents on major highways. Hygienic slaughter preparations in Sana’a: Sana’a’s slaughterhouses and meat markets office said 12 slaughterhouses are ready for Eid sacrificial animals, with pre- and post-slaughter inspections and hygienic waste disposal, operating around the clock during Tashreeq. Food support for vulnerable families: Bonyan Development Foundation launched a project to distribute 41 tons of sacrificial meat to 41,000 poor families across Sana’a, Amran, and Al Mahwit, citing solidarity amid ongoing hardship. Polio push in the Horn of Africa and Yemen: WHO convened an interministerial meeting where Yemen and neighbors reaffirmed plans to stop variant poliovirus transmission through stronger cross-border coordination, synchronized action, and improved surveillance.

Gaza Strike Claims: Israel says it killed Mohammed Odeh, head of Hamas’ military-wing intelligence, in northern Gaza, alongside other named Hamas figures—while the wider war keeps driving fear and displacement. Hunger Pressure: The UN’s WFP warns global hunger is at historic levels, citing conflict-linked need and major funding cuts, with the Middle East conflict pushing millions closer to acute hunger. Yemen Care at Risk: Sana’a International Airport closure is highlighted as a direct health emergency—delaying surgeries and blocking entry of medicines and supplies for chronic illness and cancer care. Eid Relief & Safety: In Sana’a, slaughterhouses say they’re ready for Eid al-Adha with hygiene checks and around-the-clock service, while Bonyan Foundation plans to distribute 41 tons of sacrificial meat to 41,000 families. Polio Push: Yemen and Horn of Africa countries reaffirmed plans to stop variant poliovirus through stronger cross-border coordination and synchronized action.

Eid al-Adha Health & Food Access: Sana’a’s slaughterhouses say they’re ready to process sacrificial animals under health and safety rules, with 12 sites equipped and on-call around the clock during Tashreeq. Humanitarian Aid Under Strain: WFP reports nearly one million people reached in April in areas under Yemen’s internationally recognized government, but operations in Houthi-controlled areas remain suspended due to staff detentions. Cross-Border Disease Control: WHO says DR Congo’s Ituri is an Ebola hotspot and also among the hardest hit by acute hunger, warning that malnutrition and disease are tightly linked. Polio Coordination: Horn of Africa and Yemen health ministers recommit to ending variant poliovirus transmission through stronger surveillance and cross-border action. Health System Disruption: Reports highlight Yemen patients facing delays and medicine shortages tied to Sana’a International Airport closure. Regional Security & Civilian Harm: A protest marks the first anniversary of a reported Yemenia aircraft targeting while preparing pilgrims for Hajj, underscoring ongoing risks around travel and care.

Polio Push in Yemen & the Horn: Ministers from Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen—meeting under WHO—recommitted to stopping variant poliovirus spread with tighter cross-border coordination, synchronized action, and stronger surveillance, as outbreaks in Somalia and Yemen continue to paralyze children. Road Safety Ahead of Eid al-Adha: Yemen’s Traffic Police launched an expanded inter-provincial deployment on major highways, adding Red Crescent ambulances and emergency supplies for faster response to crashes. Care Under Pressure: Reports highlight Yemen’s ongoing health strain—Sana’a International Airport closure is delaying patients’ travel and the arrival of medicines, while WFP says nearly 1 million people in government-controlled areas received aid in April despite funding gaps. Health System Capacity: In Aden, prosecutors supervised the burial of dozens of unidentified bodies to ease overcrowded hospital morgues, coordinated with the ICRC. Hospital Upgrade: UAE-funded “Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Hospital” opened in Hodeidah with modern operating and imaging services.