AGP Executive Report

Diphtheria Outbreak: Yemen’s government-held areas reported at least 10 deaths and 153 diphtheria cases since the start of 2026, with Taiz and Hadramout leading the toll—another warning sign as vaccination gaps and fragile health services leave communities exposed. Well Accident (Ibb): In Yarim district, Ibb, six people died and three were injured after toxic fumes from a generator suffocated workers inside a deep hand-dug well, sparking calls for safer rescue practices and public awareness. Coast Guard Rescue (Hadramout): Off Mukalla, Hadramout Coast Guard recovered a drowning victim and saved two others, urging residents and visitors to follow maritime safety rules. Diabetes Care Disruption (Taiz): Doctors at Taiz’s Republican Hospital say diabetes patients are arriving sicker after stopping prescribed medicines due to a viral “el-tayebat” diet trend, prompting concern over harmful health misinformation. Acute Diarrhea Surge (Regional Health Signal): A separate report highlights rising acute diarrhea admissions in the region, with Yemen listed among countries affected by cholera and acute watery diarrhea this year—reinforcing the need for safe water and hygiene.

Cholera & AWD Watch: WHO reports Yemen logged 4,814 suspected cholera/acute watery diarrhea cases and 7 deaths from Jan 1–May 31, 2026, with most data coming from internationally recognized government areas due to access limits in Houthi-held territory. Water Safety Tragedy: In Ibb’s Yarim district, toxic generator fumes killed 6 and injured 3 while people dug a deep well, highlighting dangerous rural practices and weakened infrastructure. Diabetes Warning in Taiz: Doctors at Taiz’s Republican Hospital say a surge in serious diabetes cases is linked to patients stopping prescribed meds after following the viral “el-tayebat” diet trend. Health System Strain: WHO warns the Eastern Mediterranean faces major funding gaps, threatening access to maternal care, vaccinations, medicines, and outbreak prevention across crises including Yemen. Nutrition Support: The World Bank approved a $100m grant to back nutrition and livelihoods in Yemen, aiming to strengthen food security and household resilience. Local Health Capacity: A Taiz hospital response shows how quickly chronic disease can worsen when treatment is interrupted, stressing the need for safe, trusted guidance.

Cholera & diarrhea surge: WHO reports Yemen recorded 4,814 suspected cholera and acute watery diarrhea cases between Jan 1 and May 31, 2026, with 7 deaths—most cases coming from government-held areas amid limited surveillance and a fragile health system. Measles outbreak update: Yemen’s Ministry of Public Health and Population says 16,928 measles infections and 109 deaths were recorded in government-held areas in 2025, with recoveries reported for most patients. Nutrition push: The World Bank approved a $100m grant for Yemen’s Cash-for-Nutrition and Livelihoods Project, targeting 1.8 million people (especially mothers and children in the first 1,000 days) via UNICEF support and village savings and loan associations. Health services under pressure: WHO warns the Eastern Mediterranean region faces major funding gaps, threatening access to maternal care, vaccinations, medicines, and outbreak prevention—while Yemen remains among the listed ongoing crises. Community health & food security: A Zakat Authority project in Dhamar and Jehran will distribute dairy cows and provide veterinary care, feed, training, and milk collection links to improve income and food security for poor families.

Cholera & diarrhea surge in Yemen: WHO reports Yemen logged 4,814 suspected cholera and acute watery diarrhea cases from Jan 1 to May 31, 2026, with seven deaths; most cases were in internationally recognized government areas, while Houthi-held areas lack data due to access limits. Measles outbreak update: Yemen’s Ministry of Public Health and Population says 2025 saw 16,928 measles infections and 109 deaths in government-held areas, with recoveries reported for 16,819 patients. Nutrition funding boost: The World Bank approved a $100m grant for Yemen’s Cash-for-Nutrition and Livelihoods Project, led by UNICEF, targeting 1.8 million people across 15 governorates, focusing on mothers and children in the first 1,000 days. Local health-linked livelihoods: Yemen’s Zakat Authority launched a cattle breeding and milk production project in Dhamar (Jehran and nearby areas), aiming to improve food security and income for poor families through dairy support and veterinary care. Health system strain in the region: WHO warns the Eastern Mediterranean faces major humanitarian and health gaps, with funding shortages hitting maternal care, vaccinations, medicines, and outbreak prevention.

Cholera watch in Yemen: WHO reports 4,814 new suspected cholera and acute watery diarrhea cases in Yemen between Jan 1 and May 31, 2026, with 7 deaths; most cases were in internationally recognized government areas, while Houthi-held areas had limited reporting due to access restrictions. Measles toll in Yemen: Yemen’s Ministry of Public Health and Population says 16,928 measles infections and 109 deaths were recorded in government-held areas in 2025, with recoveries reported for 16,819 patients. Nutrition funding boost: The World Bank approved a $100m grant for Yemen’s Cash-for-Nutrition and Livelihoods Project, targeting 1.8 million people across 15 governorates, especially mothers and children in the first 1,000 days, with UNICEF and the Social Fund for Development. Eye care in Sa’ada: A four-day free eye surgery camp in Haydan Central Hospital (Sa’ada) delivered 165 surgeries (including 140 cataracts) for 937 patients, supported by Yemen’s Zakat Authority. Drug prevention push: Yemen’s Ministry of Interior marked International Day Against Drug Abuse with a campaign led by Acting Prime Minister Mohammed Miftah, calling for tighter laws and stronger prevention to protect youth and families. Local health-linked livelihoods: Yemen’s Zakat Authority launched a cattle breeding and milk production project in Dhamar/Jehran for 250 poor families, aiming to improve food security and incomes through daily milk and veterinary support.

Cholera Watch: WHO reports Yemen logged 4,814 new suspected cholera and acute watery diarrhea cases between Jan 1 and May 31, 2026, with 7 deaths—while access limits mean data from Houthi-held areas is missing. Funding for Nutrition: The World Bank approved a $100m grant for Yemen’s Cash-for-Nutrition and Livelihoods Project, targeting 1.8m people across 15 governorates, especially mothers and children in the first 1,000 days, via UNICEF and the Social Fund for Development. Measles Alarm: Yemen’s Ministry of Public Health and Population says 2025 saw 16,928 measles infections and 109 deaths in government-held areas, with Aden and Abyan among the hardest hit. Clinical Support on the Ground: A 4-day eye camp in Haydan, Sa’ada performed 165 surgeries (140 cataracts, 21 pterygium removals, 4 lipomas) for 937 patients, with lab services for 182. Health System Pressure Regionally: WHO warns the Eastern Mediterranean holds nearly half the world’s humanitarian burden, with major funding gaps affecting maternal care, vaccinations, medicines, and outbreak prevention. Food Security Link: Zakat Authority launched a cattle-breeding and milk marketing project in Dhamar/Jehran for 250 poor families, pairing livestock support with veterinary care and training. Safety & Access: Yemen’s eastern Hadramaut saw the killing of Al Arabiya correspondent Mohammed Eidah in Mukalla after an IED attack, underscoring risks for health and development reporting.

Eye Care in Sa’ada: A four-day eye surgery camp at Haydan Central Hospital in Sa’ada delivered 165 operations (140 cataracts, 21 pterygium, 4 lipomas) to 937 patients, with 182 also receiving lab services, funded by the General Authority for Zakat. Drug Abuse Awareness in Dhamar: Dhamar’s Anti-Narcotics Department launched a week-long campaign with pamphlets, posters, and checkpoint outreach, urging tighter coordination between security, health offices, and universities to protect youth and the social fabric. Medicinal Honey Conference Prep: Sana’a hosted an expanded meeting to prepare for the First Yemeni Medicinal Honey Scientific Conference, aiming to link research, regulation, and industry to develop safe, quality medicinal products from local honey. Mahra Drowning Warning: After a fatal drowning at Al-Dumair beach in Al-Ghaydah left one man dead and a woman in critical condition, Mahra authorities renewed warnings against swimming as autumn currents intensify. Local Health & Safety Signals: Yemen’s public health and safety messaging continues through community campaigns and emergency-response calls, from drug prevention to drowning risk reduction. Southern Yemen Security: An Al Arabiya/Al Hadath correspondent was killed in a car bomb in Mukalla, Hadramaut, underscoring ongoing risks for media workers.

Eye Health in Sa’ada: A four-day eye surgery camp at Haydan Central Hospital in Sa’ada delivered 165 operations (140 cataracts, 21 pterygium excisions, 4 lipoma removals) to 937 patients, with 182 also receiving lab services, supported by the General Authority for Zakat. Drug Abuse Awareness: Dhamar’s Anti-Narcotics Department launched a week-long campaign with pamphlets, posters, and checkpoint outreach, urging tighter coordination between security, health offices, and universities to protect youth and reduce drug-related harm. Medicinal Honey Push: Sana’a hosted an expanded meeting to prepare for the First Yemeni Medicinal Honey Scientific Conference, aiming to link research, regulation, and local industry to develop safe, effective medical products from Yemeni honey. Drowning Warnings in Mahra: After a fatal drowning at Al-Dumair beach in Al-Ghaydah, Mahra authorities urged residents and visitors to avoid swimming during autumn due to turbulent waves and strong currents, citing high-risk conditions. Child Abuse Case in Al-Mahwit: Under Houthi control, Al-Mahwit authorities investigated the death of a boy reportedly subjected to brutal abuse; both parents were detained and medical findings pointed to fatal injuries. Southern Humanitarian Strain: Reports from Saudi-UAE occupied southern areas describe worsening health risks as electricity outages, collapsing services, and extreme heat push families to sleep outdoors, with deaths reported in Aden. Gaza Prisoner Transfers (Regional Health Impact): Thirteen Palestinian prisoners from Gaza arrived at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital via ICRC buses after release, highlighting ongoing medical and detention pressures across the region.

Food Security in Yemen: The UN warns Yemen’s hunger crisis is worsening fast, projecting 53% of the population could face acute hunger by end-2026, driven by instability, shrinking aid, disrupted trade, and rising fuel prices—risking closures of health facilities and cuts to nutrition services. Dengue Alert (Taiz): Yemen’s health authorities report a dengue outbreak in Dhubab al-Mandeb, urging vigilance as mosquito-borne illness threatens already-stressed services. Medicinal Honey Conference (Sana’a): Sana’a hosted preparations for the First Yemeni Medicinal Honey Scientific Conference, aiming to link researchers, regulators, and local producers to develop safer, quality medicinal products from Yemeni honey. Drowning Risk (Mahra): After a fatal drowning off Al-Dumair beach and a woman left critical, Mahra’s crisis unit renewed warnings against swimming during autumn due to turbulent waves and strong currents. Child Abuse Case (Al-Mahwit): A boy died after brutal abuse in Houthi-controlled Al-Mahwit; authorities detained both parents and reported injuries including head trauma and a broken arm. Southern Yemen Humanitarian Strain: In Saudi-UAE occupied southern provinces, electricity outages and collapsing services are deepening the crisis, with hospitals and water systems hit and some residents sleeping outdoors to escape extreme heat.

Drug safety push in Dhamar: Yemen’s Anti-Narcotics Department launched a week-long awareness campaign marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse, using pamphlets, posters, and security checkpoint messaging, with medical and university leaders stressing drugs’ social, health, and economic harms. Drowning warnings in Mahra: After a fatal drowning at Al-Dumair beach and a woman left in critical condition, Mahra’s Crisis and Disaster Management Unit urged residents and visitors to avoid swimming during autumn due to turbulent waves and strong currents, calling for stricter beach safety. Child abuse case in Al-Mahwit: Under Houthi control, authorities opened an investigation after a boy died from severe physical abuse; both parents were detained, and medical findings reportedly pointed to fatal head trauma, bruising, a broken arm, and severe injury. Humanitarian health strain in Aden: Reports from Saudi-UAE occupied southern provinces say electricity outages and collapsing services are worsening daily life, with hospitals and water systems hit and sewage overflows raising public health fears. Food security alarm for Yemen: The UN warned that by end of 2026, 53% of Yemen’s population could face acute hunger, citing instability, shrinking aid, disrupted trade, and rising fuel prices that may force health facility closures and cut nutrition services. Dialysis supply crisis in Gaza: Al-Shifa’s director warned that a shortage of bicarbonate is forcing reduced dialysis sessions for about 650 kidney failure patients, urging urgent medical supply support. Medicinal honey conference planning in Sana’a: Preparations advanced for the First Yemeni Medicinal Honey Scientific Conference, aiming to link research, regulation, and industry to develop safe, competitive medical products from local honey. UNRWA environmental health work: UNRWA said environmental health workers in West Bank camps continue waste collection and public health support despite ongoing challenges.

Humanitarian crisis in Yemen: The UN warns food security is deteriorating fast, projecting 53% of Yemen’s population could face acute hunger by end-2026, driven by instability, shrinking aid, disrupted trade, and higher fuel prices—threatening health facilities and nutrition services. Health system strain under occupation: In southern Yemen under Saudi-UAE occupation, prolonged electricity outages (often 16+ hours/day in Aden) are disrupting hospitals, water, telecoms, and sewage systems, pushing families to sleep outdoors as heat worsens. Child health and safety: In Al-Mahwit (Houthi-controlled), a boy died after severe abuse; authorities detained both parents and reported fatal injuries after medical exams. In Al-Dhalea, an explosive remnant of war killed five children and injured seven—another reminder of deadly unexploded ordnance risks. Public health and prevention: Taiz health authorities reported a dengue outbreak in Dhubab al-Mandeb. Local health innovation: Sana’a held an expanded meeting to prepare Yemen’s First Medicinal Honey Scientific Conference, aiming to develop safe, effective medical products from local resources. Community health alerts: Mahra authorities urged residents to avoid swimming as autumn currents increase drowning risk, after a fatal incident and a rescue.

Humanitarian Food Security: The UN warns Yemen’s hunger crisis is worsening fast, projecting 53% of the population could face acute hunger by end-2026 as instability, shrinking aid, disrupted trade, and higher fuel prices squeeze families and even force closures of health facilities and nutrition services. Heat & Health Services Under Strain: In southern provinces under Saudi-UAE occupation, electricity outages are lasting more than 16 hours a day in parts of Aden, disrupting hospitals, water, telecoms, and sewage systems—pushing residents, including patients and children, to sleep outdoors as temperatures soar. Child Injury From Explosive Remnants: In Al-Dhalea’s Al-Raybi village, an explosive remnant killed five children and injured seven others after kids found the device while playing, underscoring the ongoing threat from landmines and unexploded ordnance. Dengue Alert in Taiz: Yemen’s health authorities in Taiz report a dengue outbreak in Dhubab al-Mandeb, raising concerns for surveillance and prevention as services remain fragile. Water Access Gap: A global data map highlights that over 2 billion people still lack safely managed drinking water—an urgent reminder of how basic water systems shape disease risk and health outcomes.

Child Protection Crisis: In Houthi-controlled Al-Mahwit, a young boy died after severe abuse; medical exams reportedly found fatal head trauma, bruising, a broken arm, and genital injuries, while authorities detained both parents and investigations continue amid no official security statement. Explosive Remnants of War: In Al-Dhalea’s Qa’atabah, an unexploded ordnance blast in a residential area killed five children and injured seven, underscoring the ongoing danger from landmines and unexploded devices across Yemen. Food Security Alarm: The UN warns Yemen’s hunger could sharply worsen, projecting 53% of the population facing acute hunger by end-2026, driven by instability, shrinking aid, disrupted trade, and rising fuel prices—potentially forcing health facility closures and cutting nutrition services. Health System Strain: Yemen is also facing medicine shortages linked to Sana’a airport closure, while in Gaza (regional spillover) dialysis is reportedly being reduced due to lack of basic supplies like bicarbonate. Houthi Escalation Amid Hardship: A new Houthi televised address escalated rhetoric and signaled readiness to intervene regionally, even as economic and humanitarian conditions for Yemenis keep deteriorating.

Food Security: The UN warns Yemen’s hunger crisis is worsening fast, projecting 53% of the population could face acute hunger by end-2026 as instability, shrinking aid, disrupted trade, and higher fuel prices squeeze families—potentially forcing closures of health facilities and cutting nutrition services. Explosive Injury Risk: In Al-Dhalea’s Qa’atabah district, an explosive remnant of war killed five children and injured seven after kids found the device while playing, underscoring the ongoing threat from landmines and unexploded ordnance across Yemen. Health Access Under Strain: Yemen’s medicine supply is under pressure amid Sana’a airport closure, raising fears for clinics and patients already struggling to get essential drugs. Public Health in Conflict Zones: UNRWA says environmental health workers in West Bank camps are continuing waste collection and services to protect community health despite major challenges. Kidney Care Crisis: In Gaza, Al-Shifa’s director warns a shortage of bicarbonate is forcing dialysis sessions to be cut sharply, putting about 650 kidney failure patients at serious risk.

Explosive Ordnance in Yemen: Five children were killed and seven injured after a remnant of war detonated in Al‑Raybi village, Qa’atabah district, Al‑Dhalea—another grim reminder of how landmines and unexploded devices keep maiming civilians, especially kids. Yemen’s Health & Safety Pressure: UNICEF also condemned the deaths, warning that children displaced by conflict face heightened risk and fear. Journalist Assassinations: In Hadhramaut, Al Arabiya/Al Hadath correspondent Mohammed Ayda was killed in Mukalla after a bomb exploded in his car; another Al Arabiya correspondent, Mohammed Eidah, was reported killed days earlier in a similar attack—raising concerns about impunity and threats to media workers. Humanitarian Context: A week of coverage also highlighted Yemen’s worsening hardship amid escalation rhetoric, while broader regional reporting pointed to strained health and aid systems across conflict zones. Regional Health Note: Yemen’s Taiz authorities reported a dengue outbreak in Dhubab al‑Mendab.

Dengue in Yemen: Yemen’s Taiz health authorities report a dengue surge in Dhubab al-Mandeb, with 135 confirmed cases and 2 deaths, prompting a three-day fogging campaign to curb mosquito spread. Medicines under pressure: Yemen warns of a looming medicine crisis as Sana’a airport closure disrupts access to essential supplies. Child safety at risk: UNICEF says five children were killed and seven injured by explosive ordnance in Raybi, underscoring how conflict remnants keep harming families. Journalists targeted: Two separate reports describe the killings of Al Arabiya/Al Hadath correspondents in Mukalla (Mohammed Ayda) and Al-Mukalla (Mohammed Eidah), with threats to media workers and impunity highlighted. Houthi escalation amid hardship: A Houthi leader used a televised address to escalate war rhetoric and signal readiness to intervene regionally, even as economic and humanitarian conditions worsen for Yemenis. Aid integrity concerns: Germany’s GIZ faces allegations of large-scale fraud in Yemen aid programs, with the agency saying it has tightened controls after the cases.