United Nations Provides Emergency Aid to Seven Health Facilities in Yemen
Yemen Monitor / Newsroom:
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has delivered urgent aid to seven health facilities in Yemen amid a worsening shortage of medicines, medical personnel, and essential supplies across the country.
According to IOM, the assistance—funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office—comes at a time when the public health crisis is deepening due to economic collapse and ongoing insecurity.
An estimated 20 million people in Yemen are expected to require health assistance this year, while fewer than 40% of health facilities are partially operational or have shut down completely.
The seven supported facilities are located in the governorates of Aden, Lahj, Shabwa, Sana’a, and Al Bayda, and collectively serve approximately 295 patients daily.
Efforts are particularly focused on strengthening infection prevention and control measures, including installing handwashing stations, supplying cleaning materials, and conducting training sessions to reduce the risk of disease outbreaks.
Abdusattar Yusuyev, IOM’s Chief of Mission in Yemen, stated that by providing essential supplies and supporting frontline workers, “we are not only addressing immediate needs but also contributing to the continuity of healthcare services for those with nowhere else to turn.”
The IOM-supported health facilities are the only source of free medical care for many, offering treatment for preventable illnesses, safe maternal care, and emergency surgical interventions.
The medical supplies provided are expected to sustain operations for approximately three to four months. However, with funding shortages persisting and needs on the rise, IOM emphasized the urgent need for continued support to ensure services can be maintained and lifesaving care delivered to the most vulnerable.
The organization noted that ongoing displacement and an influx of new migrants have worsened the strain on Yemen’s health system. Since the beginning of 2025, more than 37,000 migrants have arrived—many in poor health, suffering from dehydration, malnutrition, and untreated chronic illnesses.
Yemeni internally displaced persons (IDPs) and migrants face significant barriers to accessing healthcare, including poverty, lack of documentation, language barriers, and social stigma.
