AGP Executive Report

Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen: The UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator says aid reached 3.4 million people across Yemen in the first half of 2026, but warns needs are worsening and funding is badly short: only 20% of the 2026 Humanitarian Response Plan is funded, forcing cuts. The UN highlights acute food insecurity for more than half the population, severe malnutrition affecting half of children under five and 1.3 million pregnant and breastfeeding women, and that two out of five health facilities are non-functional or only partly operating. Health & Nutrition Monitoring: In Al Hodeidah, Yemen’s standards authority inspected mills and bakeries to check compliance with the 80% flour extraction rate, aiming to protect quality and safety of locally produced flour. Local Health Events: In Hajjah, the Women’s Authority at the Health Office and the Republican Hospital Authority held a Mawlid event, while in Sana’a Al-Sabeen Maternity and Children’s Hospital organized a speech to mark Prophet Muhammad’s birthday. Injuries Reported: In Al-Dhalea, Saba reports a woman and a child were injured after Houthi mortar shelling hit residential areas. Regional Health Watch: WHO warns the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is still “far from being under control,” with thousands of cases and deaths, underscoring ongoing strain on health systems.

Measles Vaccination Push: Health officials urged parents to get children vaccinated against measles as cases rise globally, with Yemen listed among the highest infection-rate countries. Ebola Alert: WHO warned the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is “far from under control,” reporting 5,021 confirmed cases and 2,378 deaths, with no approved vaccine or treatment. Yemen Civilian Harm Warning: UN rights chief Volker Türk warned Yemen risks return to full-scale conflict as Houthi attacks kill and injure civilians, including shelling and strikes affecting displacement camps and infrastructure. Local Health Events: Sana’a’s Al-Sabeen Maternity and Children’s Hospital held a Prophet’s birthday speech event, while Hodeida’s Al-Marawi’ah district health and environment office also commemorated the occasion. Injuries Reported: A woman and child were injured in Al-Dhalea after Houthi mortar shelling hit residential areas. Red Sea Health Impact Risk: With Yemen-linked Red Sea shipping threats and wider Hormuz tensions, health and access pressures are likely to worsen for Yemen’s already strained services.

Civilian harm in Yemen: The UN human rights chief Volker Türk warned that Yemen is at serious risk of sliding back into full-scale conflict as Houthi attacks since 6 August have killed and injured civilians, including strikes on the Jaw al-Naseem displaced persons camp in Marib and attacks on Al-Mokha port in Ta’izz. Local injury report: In Al-Dhalea, a woman and a child were injured after Houthi mortar rounds hit residential areas in Hajar and Murais, according to Saba. Health services under strain: Yemen’s health sector continues to face pressure from conflict impacts and shortages, with reports of hospitals struggling amid power problems and extreme heat. Mawlid events with health workers: Al-Sabeen Maternity and Children’s Hospital in Sana’a and health/environment offices in Hodeida and Hajjah held Prophet’s birthday commemorations, highlighting the role of healthcare staff in community resilience. Red Sea risk to health and access: Ongoing attacks on shipping around Yemen and wider regional tensions are again raising fears of supply disruptions that can quickly translate into medicine and care access problems.

UN Human Rights Warning: UN High Commissioner Volker Türk urged immediate de-escalation in Yemen after a surge in civilian harm, warning the country risks sliding back into full-scale conflict. Civilian Toll in Marib & Taiz: The UN says at least 17 civilians were killed in government-controlled areas since Aug. 6, including injuries from a missile strike on an IDP camp in Marib and attacks on the Red Sea port of Mokha that killed port workers. Red Sea Health Impact: Strikes also hit a cargo ship in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and the UN notes repeated damage to civilian infrastructure—raising fears of worsening access to care amid already fragile services. Frontline Escalation: Separate reporting says Houthi forces suffered heavy losses in Taiz and Marib over 48 hours, with reinforcements and prisoner releases reported—signs the fighting is intensifying, not easing. Local Health Events: In parallel, Yemen’s health authorities and medical bodies marked Mawlid with community events, including activities linked to hospitals and rehabilitation centers, underscoring how health work continues even as insecurity grows.

Humanitarian Health Support: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) says more than 4 million people across 20 countries benefited from its relief and development projects over the past six months, highlighting the role of preparedness and partnerships in responding to crises. Civilian Protection in Yemen: UN rights chief Volker Türk warned Yemen is at rising risk of returning to full-scale conflict as civilian casualties climb, urging all parties to de-escalate immediately. On-the-Ground Health Impacts: UN reporting links recent attacks to injuries and deaths in government- and Houthi-controlled areas, including missile strikes on displacement sites in Marib and drone/missile damage around Taiz’s Mokha port. Local Health Services Under Strain: In Yemen’s wider health context, reports also point to how repeated attacks and infrastructure damage can disrupt care and worsen outcomes for vulnerable patients. Regional Health Security: MSF warned that Ebola response in eastern DR Congo must not divert attention from ongoing measles, cholera, and malaria outbreaks.

Houthi casualties and recruitment pressure: Yemen’s health system is likely under strain as reports say more than 200 Houthi fighters were killed in the past 48 hours, with many bodies arriving at hospitals in Taiz; sources also say the group is releasing hundreds of prisoners to fill ranks, a move that can worsen overcrowding and medical needs. Coastal attack risk to civilians: In Mokha (Taiz), Houthi ballistic missiles and drones reportedly hit near the city center and “Saudi Hospital Street,” with casualties and damage still unclear—another reminder of how quickly care access can be disrupted. Civilian harm in Marib: Medical sources report civilians among victims of Houthi rocket strikes on residential areas in Marib, with emergency teams evacuating the injured and hospital caseload expected to rise. Health sector progress: Sana’a University’s Prosthetics & Orthotics bachelor program received international accreditation from ISPO after a six-month review, a boost for rehabilitation training and long-term care capacity. Mawlid health events: Sa’ada’s Health and Environment Office and a physical rehabilitation center held Mawlid al-Nabawi activities, while Ibb’s maternity and childhood hospital marked the occasion alongside pediatric and obstetrics/gynecology education and facility rehabilitation. Regional security spillover: The Red Sea crisis passed its 1,000th day, with shipping disruptions continuing to affect supplies and costs—conditions that often translate into harder-to-reach medicines and services.

Health Sector Updates: Sana’a University’s Prosthetics & Orthotics bachelor program received international accreditation from ISPO after a six-month review of curriculum, training, and quality systems—an important step for rehabilitation education in Yemen. Mawlid & Care Services: In Sa’ada, the Health and Environment Office and the Physical Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Center held a Mawlid al-Nabawi event with health leaders and social figures, while in Ibb the Educational Maternity and Childhood Hospital marked the occasion alongside inaugurations and a new pediatric fellowship and obstetrics/gynecology course. Maternal & Child Health Focus: Taiz Central Hospital hosted a cultural evening for Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, with hospital leadership linking the commemoration to compassion and readiness to serve patients amid ongoing pressures. Security & Health Risks: Reports say Houthi ballistic missiles and drones struck Mocha (Taiz), landing near “Saudi Hospital Street,” raising concerns for civilian harm and damage to health infrastructure; meanwhile, Yemen’s forces also reported strikes on Saudi deployments in Mokha. Governance & Health Leadership: The Shura Council speaker offered condolences on the death of Dr. Awad Bamatarf, praising his long service to Yemen’s health sector.

Health Leadership & Loss: Sana’a’s Shura Council speaker sent condolences on the death of Dr. Awad Bamatarf, praising his decades of service to Yemen’s health sector. Rehabilitation & Training: Sana’a University’s Prosthetics & Orthotics bachelor program received international accreditation from ISPO after a six-month review of curriculum, clinical training, and quality systems—an important boost for disability care capacity. Maternal & Child Health Services: In Ibb, the Educational Maternity and Childhood Hospital marked Mawlid al-Nabawi with speeches and the inauguration/rehabilitation of departments, plus a postgraduate pediatric fellowship and obstetrics/gynecology course. Care Under Pressure: Yemen’s wider conflict context continues to threaten health access as Houthis strike Red Sea ports like Mokha, adding to instability that disrupts medical supply routes and emergency response. Regional Health Capacity Signals: Across the region, escalating Iran–Gulf tensions and shipping disruptions keep raising risks for medicines and medical logistics, with Yemen repeatedly named in the spillover.

Hospital Development in Ibb: Yemen’s Educational Maternity and Childhood Hospital in Ibb marked Mawlid al-Nabawi with speeches, rehabilitation of mother-and-child departments, and the launch of a postgraduate pediatric fellowship and obstetrics/gynecology course. Health Sector Culture in Taiz & Sana’a: Taiz Central Hospital and military medical services held Prophet’s birthday cultural evenings, with leaders urging compassion, readiness, and stronger healthcare service during ongoing pressures. Red Sea Health Risks via Yemen’s Frontlines: The UN Yemen envoy warned that Houthi attacks on key waterways could pull Yemen into wider conflict, squeezing trade and worsening conditions for civilians and health systems. Mokha Port Attack Aftermath: Survivors from a Yemeni commercial ship hit near Mokha described chaos after Houthi ballistic missiles struck during port entry, with multiple casualties and injuries requiring hospital care. Regional Escalation and Shipping Disruption: The Red Sea crisis passed its 1,000th day as diversions continue; longer routes raise costs and can ripple into medicine and supply availability. Hormuz Tensions With Direct Yemen Link: UAE blamed Iran for a Strait of Hormuz tanker attack while Houthis struck Yemen’s Red Sea port of Mokha—raising fears of further regional escalation that can further disrupt humanitarian access.

Taiz Health & Community: Taiz Central Hospital held a cultural evening to mark Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, with hospital leaders linking the event to compassion, humanity, and readiness to support medical and humanitarian work amid Yemen’s pressures. Frontline Safety & Care: Government-aligned forces reported repelling renewed Houthi assaults on the Al-Barh front in Taiz, saying 27 fighters were killed and 19 injured over three days—an escalation that raises risks for civilians and health services. UN Warning on Yemen’s Health Risks: The UN special envoy to Yemen warned that Houthi attacks on critical waterways could pull Yemen into wider conflict again, threatening a fragile truce and worsening humanitarian and health conditions. Red Sea Attack Fallout: Survivors from a Yemeni commercial ship attacked near Mokha described chaos after a second missile hit during rescue efforts; authorities reported six deaths and at least nine injuries, underscoring ongoing threats to regional safety and medical response. Dialysis Access in Yemen: QRCS inaugurated a dialysis centre in Lahej and launched a kidney-patient project, expanding care for people who need long-term treatment. Health System Strain Beyond Yemen: Reports from Gaza highlighted miscarriages and pregnancy losses tied to healthcare collapse—another reminder of how war and system breakdown can rapidly destroy maternal health.

Humanitarian Funding: UN relief chief Tom Fletcher warned Yemen’s humanitarian appeal is barely 20% funded, saying shortages are forcing rations cuts, clinic closures, and the disappearance of protection services—while hunger rises and health services keep crumbling. Health & Care Access: Fletcher highlighted the toll on women and girls, with nearly 11 million needing support, including 5.5 million women of reproductive age and over 750,000 pregnant women. Conflict Risk to Health: UN Yemen envoy Hans Grundberg told the Security Council Yemen faces a higher risk of returning to large-scale fighting than since the 2022 truce, warning that renewed front-line activity could further disrupt already fragile health and state services. Red Sea Attack Impact: Survivors from a Yemeni commercial ship hit in the Bab el-Mandeb area described chaos after multiple Houthi ballistic missile strikes, with six killed and at least nine injured—another blow to civilian safety and regional stability. Local Health Values: Yemen’s health sector and hospitals marked Prophet Muhammad’s birthday with events emphasizing mercy, solidarity, and free medical camps, including activities in Sana’a and Taiz.

Humanitarian Funding: UN relief chief Tom Fletcher warned Yemen’s humanitarian appeal is barely 20% funded, saying shortages are forcing rations cuts, clinic closures, and protection services to disappear—while hunger rises and health services crumble. Conflict & Health Risks: UN envoy Hans Grundberg said Yemen faces a serious risk of returning to large-scale conflict, as intensified front-line activity threatens to undo years of peace work and strain already-fragmented state institutions. Red Sea Attacks With Medical Fallout: AP reports a Yemeni commercial ship in the Bab al-Mandeb was hit by three ballistic missiles; survivors say a second strike hit during rescue, killing six and injuring at least nine, with crew treated at Mokha hospitals. Frontline Clashes: Fighting between Houthis and government forces continued in Taiz, with at least one soldier killed and another critically wounded, as attacks also targeted schools and places of worship. Care Access & Support: QRCS inaugurated a dialysis centre in Lahej and launched a kidney-patient project, while the Urology Care Foundation named a Yemeni urologist for humanitarian grants. Community Health Messaging: Sana’a and Dhamar health offices tied Prophet’s birthday preparations to solidarity—highlighting free medical camps and hospital readiness.

Maritime Health & Safety: Survivors from Yemen’s cargo ship Tihama say a second missile hit during rescue after a first Houthi strike in the Bab al-Mandeb, killing at least six and injuring nine-plus, with international crews and responders caught in the chaos. Humanitarian Access: The International Rescue Committee temporarily suspended field operations on Yemen’s west coast after Houthi attacks on Mokha endangered civilians and aid workers, warning essential services may be disrupted. Red Sea Escalation: Fresh Houthi missile strikes hit Mocha’s port facilities, following earlier attacks that killed government forces and wounded dozens, raising fears the 2022 truce could unravel. Displacement & Health Risks: IOM reports over 10,000 Yemen IDPs since January, with more than half in Marib; most new displacement is driven by security concerns, a major risk factor for illness and care interruptions. Civilian Harm Accountability: A Pentagon review says US strikes in Yemen killed 153 civilians in three April 2025 attacks, with 15 more incidents still under review. Health Sector Support: QRCS initiatives continue, including dialysis expansion in Lahej, and urology capacity-building grants include a Yemen-based recipient.

Red Sea Safety & Civilian Harm: The Houthis claimed they targeted a Saudi military equipment transport ship in Bab al-Mandab and hit Mocha and Marib with ballistic missiles and drones; pro-government Coast Guard reports say a commercial vessel (Tihamah) was repeatedly attacked, killing six and wounding 10, including crew from Pakistan and Indonesia. Diplomatic Response: Pakistan’s Foreign Office condemned the attack, said it is coordinating with Saudi and Yemen’s internationally recognised government, and ordered support and repatriation steps for victims. Escalation in Yemen’s West Coast: Pro-government media report a fresh Houthi ballistic missile strike on Mocha’s port, damaging the maritime pier; earlier attacks since Sunday reportedly killed eight. Health System Under Strain: In Aden, hospitals face heat and electricity shortages; dialysis services can be disrupted when power fails, risking treatment backlogs for kidney patients. Humanitarian Health Capacity: Qatar Red Crescent Society inaugurated Yemen’s first specialised dialysis centre in Lahej (Ibn Khaldoun Hospital), aiming to reduce the need for patients to travel for regular care. US Civilian Casualties Acknowledged: The Pentagon admitted US strikes in Yemen killed 153 civilians in three April 2025 attacks, with 15 more incidents still under review. Public Health & Policy: A report says US visa curbs could reduce international student enrolment by about 110,000 in Fall 2026, with knock-on effects for universities and research. Religious Community Events: Sana’a residents held Mawlid celebrations in Old Sana’a District with local health offices and schools participating.

Dialysis access in Yemen: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) inaugurated a 920-m2 dialysis centre at Ibn Khaldoun Hospital in Al-Hawtah, Lahej, with 12 units for kidney-failure patients and consultations, aiming to cut travel for treatment. Hospital strain from heat and power cuts: Aden hospitals report heatstroke cases and major service disruptions as electricity outages can exceed 18 hours a day, threatening care like dialysis when power fails. Red Sea security and health risks: Yemen’s Houthis launched fresh ballistic missile strikes on Mocha’s port, while a double-tap attack on a commercial vessel in Bab al-Mandeb killed three Pakistani nationals and injured another, prompting strong condemnation and calls for safer shipping. Escalation and casualties: Yemen’s health authorities reported 212 people killed or injured in Houthi attacks across governorates from Aug 6–10, with Marib taking the heaviest toll. Community health events: Sana’a held Mawlid celebrations in Old Sana’a District with local health offices and schools, emphasizing compassion and community support.

Dialysis Access in Yemen: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) officially inaugurated a new 920-square-meter dialysis centre at Ibn Khaldoun Hospital in Al Hawtah, Lahej, with 12 units serving kidney-failure patients and reducing the need to travel for care. War-Linked Casualties: Yemen’s Health Ministry reported 212 people killed or injured in Houthi attacks across governorates from Aug 6–10, with Marib taking the hardest hit and additional deaths and injuries reported in Hodeidah, Taiz, and Shabwa, including strikes around Mokha port. Red Sea Health Risks from Shipping Attacks: Authorities said at least six people were killed when Iran-backed Houthis fired missiles at a vessel in Bab el-Mandeb, raising fears for regional safety and the knock-on effects for medical supply routes. Measles Alarm: A CDC-linked report flags Yemen as among the world’s highest for measles cases, a warning that routine vaccination and preventive care are under severe strain amid conflict. Local Health Events: Health offices and hospital authorities in Sana’a and other districts held Mawlid al-Nabawi commemorations, reflecting ongoing community health activity even as services face pressure.