AGP Executive Report

Malaria Alert: CDC issued a Level 2 travel health notice for Yemen as malaria spreads into areas previously seen as low-risk, raising alarms for travelers and aid workers. Dengue Surge: Yemen’s health authorities report dengue has killed 18 and infected over 4,800 since January, with Aden and Hadramout hit hardest. Humanitarian Funding Crunch: UNFPA warns Yemen’s “forgotten crisis” is worsening for women and girls as funding dries up, with malnutrition rising and maternal deaths still among the highest in the Arab region. Health System Collapse: WHO says 450 health facilities (including 76 hospitals) have shut down due to financial shortages, and warns Houthi involvement in regional fighting could trigger more displacement and service damage. Power Outages & Health: In Marib, prolonged summer blackouts are worsening heat-related illnesses and straining cooling for children and older adults. Reproductive Health Focus: UNFPA highlights that access to midwives and doctors could prevent many pregnancy and childbirth deaths. Refugee Support: Qatar Charity launched a World Refugee Day campaign targeting refugees including Yemen, with food, water, shelter and health care. Local Tragedy: Hajjah reported a house collapse in Al-Jumaimah that killed a woman and four children.

Malaria Alert: The CDC issued a Level 2 travel notice for Yemen as malaria spreads into areas previously seen as low-risk, urging travelers and aid workers to take enhanced precautions. Dengue Surge: Yemen’s southern and eastern governorates are battling a fast-growing dengue outbreak, with reports of 4,800+ cases and 18 deaths since January, as health services strain under war. Humanitarian Health System Strain: A UN/WHO warning says Yemen faces a deeper humanitarian crisis as funding drops and Houthi involvement in regional conflict raises the risk of more displacement and health-facility shutdowns, with hundreds of facilities already closed. Electricity & Heat Risks in Marib: Prolonged power outages in Marib—sometimes over 12 hours—are worsening heat-related illness risks, especially for children and older adults, while residents criticize authorities for failing to fix the recurring shortages. Medicinal Honey Push: Yemen’s medicinal honey conference organizers met medicines regulators to plan cooperation that could strengthen local production and link research with practical, regulated products. Care Access Under Pressure: In Gaza, patients continue leaving via Rafah for treatment abroad, while Yemen-linked hospital references highlight how conflict keeps disrupting care pathways.

Dengue Outbreak: Yemen’s health system is buckling as dengue fever has killed 18 people and infected over 4,800 since the start of 2026, with Aden and Hadramout hit hardest. Humanitarian Collapse: A WHO warning says Yemen faces a deeper catastrophe as Houthi involvement in the regional war and a sharp funding drop have already forced 450 health facilities, including 76 hospitals, to shut down. Women & Girls at Risk: UNFPA says 22 million Yemenis need humanitarian help, with women and girls facing the steepest toll—maternal deaths remain among the highest in the Arab region, driven by malnutrition, limited care, and protection risks. Power Cuts & Health: In occupied Marib, summer blackouts are worsening—outages reportedly exceed 12 hours in places—raising heat-related illness risks, especially for children and older adults. Medicinal Honey Push: Yemen’s medicinal honey conference organizers met medicines regulators to coordinate research, production, and local medicinal honey development. Aid Logistics Strain: UNHCR warns Middle East conflict disruptions are delaying shipments of medicines and vaccines, compounding Yemen’s already fragile access to care.

Power & Heat in Marib: Prolonged electricity outages are worsening summer hardships in Marib, with some areas reportedly facing long interruptions that raise risks of heat-related illness and strain cooling for children and older adults. Medicinal Honey & Regulation: Yemen’s Medicinal Honey Conference committee met the Supreme Authority for Medicines and Medical Supplies to finalize preparations and strengthen cooperation between researchers, producers, and regulators to boost local production. Women’s Health & Funding Cuts: UNFPA warns Yemen’s “forgotten crisis” is hitting women and girls hardest, with rising malnutrition, limited healthcare access, and protection risks—while funding shortfalls threaten safe spaces and support for survivors. Humanitarian Cash Support: The EU-backed Cash Consortium of Yemen says nearly 500,000 displaced Yemenis received emergency cash since April 2025, including women and girls and people with disabilities, to help cover food, rent, healthcare, and education. Local Care Capacity: In Al-Bayda, officials inspected a free charitable kidney dialysis center, reviewing patient services and support for a facility starting with 30 beds and 20 dialysis machines. Public Health Risk Signals: A report on explosive weapons monitoring notes healthcare and hospital facilities were among the most affected targets globally, with Yemen included among severely impacted areas. Safety Incident in Lahj: A hand grenade explosion in Lahj killed one and injured four, underscoring ongoing risks from explosives in civilian areas.

Women’s Health & Nutrition: UNFPA warns Yemen’s “forgotten crisis” is worsening: malnutrition is rising, pregnant women face higher risks, and limited access to midwives/clinics contributes to very high maternal deaths; funding cuts also heighten protection risks for women and girls. Humanitarian Cash Support: EU-backed Cash Consortium of Yemen reports nearly 500,000 displaced people received emergency cash since April 2025, including women and girls and people with disabilities, to cover food, rent, healthcare, debt, and education while reducing harmful coping. Local Health Services: Al-Bayda inspected a free charitable kidney dialysis center (30 beds, 20 machines, ICU and labs), highlighting community and donor support despite blockade and aggression impacts. Injury & Safety: A grenade explosion in Lahj killed one and injured four, underscoring ongoing risks from explosives in civilian areas. Disease & Public Health: Dengue cases surge in Aden with 12 deaths reported, adding pressure to already strained health systems. Health in Detention: Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor says Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya showed signs of torture and medical neglect during an Israeli court appearance, calling for his release. Food Insecurity Pressure: WFP’s Carl Skau warns severe hunger is threatening 300 million people globally, with Yemen flagged as heavily import-dependent and hit by rising fuel and food costs.

Dengue Surge in Aden: A joint Aden public health report with WHO and eIDEWS says dengue cases are rising fast, with 1,391 suspected/confirmed and 12 deaths recorded between Jan 1 and June 6, 2026; children and youth are hit hardest, and authorities call for stronger vector control and community prevention. Kidney Care in Al-Bayda: Officials inspected a free charitable kidney dialysis center in Al-Bayda, reviewing patient services and support; the first phase includes 30 beds and 20 dialysis machines, plus labs and an intensive care unit. Cash Aid for Displaced Yemenis: The Cash Consortium of Yemen reports nearly 500,000 internally displaced people received EU-funded emergency cash since April 2025, including women and girls and people with disabilities, with support aimed at food, rent, healthcare, debt, and education. Measles Treatment Gap Warning: A global health piece highlights that measles has no antiviral treatment, making vaccination and outbreak prevention critical as coverage slips; it notes Yemen among countries with high measles levels. Violence and Health Harm in Taiz: A 7-year-old girl in Taiz was wounded by alleged Houthi sniper fire in Maqbanah, underscoring ongoing risks to civilians near frontlines.

EU-Funded Cash Relief: Nearly 500,000 displaced Yemenis received emergency cash assistance supported by the EU via the Cash Consortium of Yemen, helping families cover food, rent, healthcare, debt and education, with support also aimed at reducing harmful coping like skipping meals or child labor. Dengue Outbreak in Aden: Yemen’s Aden saw a surge in dengue fever, with 1,391 suspected/confirmed cases and 12 deaths reported between Jan 1 and June 6, and health authorities urging stronger community awareness and vector control, especially in Dar Saad, Sheikh Othman and Al-Mansoura. Child Injury in Taiz: A 7-year-old girl was wounded by Houthi sniper fire in Maqbanah district, highlighting ongoing risks to civilians near frontlines, including reports of landmines and forced displacement. Humanitarian Access Pressure: UN agencies warn millions of Yemenis face acute food insecurity, while Houthis are accused of using “espionage” charges to restrict relief work—raising concerns for health services and aid delivery. Southern Yemen Energy Strain: Aden residents report electricity cuts reaching about 20 hours a day, disrupting water supply, health services and education as fuel and living costs rise. Health System Strain from Conflict: A wider pattern of attacks on civilians and infrastructure continues to threaten healthcare delivery across Yemen, with aid operations increasingly at risk.

Humanitarian Access in Yemen: The Iran-backed Houthi campaign against UN personnel and aid workers is disrupting relief across Houthi-held areas, with dozens of staff detained on “espionage” charges and aid operations scaled back—deepening food insecurity for millions. Food Insecurity Watch: UN-linked reporting warns acute hunger is worsening, with IPC snapshots describing very high shares of people in Yemen’s government-controlled areas facing crisis to emergency food insecurity. Southern Yemen Energy Crisis: Aden and Hadramut are hit by severe electricity shortages and fuel-price spikes, with outages reaching around 20 hours a day and protests growing amid heat and rising costs that also disrupt health services. Health Referral Strain: Gaza’s health system reported 24 patients and 45 companions leaving via Rafah for treatment abroad, highlighting how cross-border medical access remains a lifeline during conflict. Disease Prevention Abroad, Yemen Mentioned: Bradford’s push to raise MMRV vaccination coverage flags measles risks for travelers and lists Yemen among countries with higher measles levels. Maritime Security Off Yemen: UKMTO reported a cargo vessel repelled an armed approach by a small craft southwest of Balhaf, underscoring ongoing risks to trade routes.

Humanitarian Access Under Pressure: Houthis have escalated “espionage” charges against relief agencies, detaining aid workers and disrupting UN and NGO operations—deepening Yemen’s food insecurity as hunger worsens in Houthi-held areas. Food Insecurity Warning: The UN says acute food insecurity is spreading, with IPC snapshots indicating millions in Government-controlled areas facing crisis and emergency levels, forcing families into extreme coping like selling assets and skipping meals. Cash Aid Reaches Families: With EU funding, the Cash Consortium of Yemen delivered emergency cash to nearly 500,000 people since April 2025, including 201,000 women and girls, helping households buy food and medicine and avoid harmful trade-offs. Frontline Violence in Hodeidah: Heavy clashes erupted in Hodeidah’s Hays district as Houthi forces attacked government positions; a government-aligned commander was recently killed in a roadside bomb strike. Health & Services Disrupted by Power Cuts: Protests over power outages intensified in southern Yemen, with reports of deaths and injuries as electricity shortages reach up to 20 hours daily in extreme heat. Maritime Security Incident: A cargo vessel off Yemen’s coast repelled an attack by a small craft carrying armed individuals, highlighting ongoing risks to shipping routes.

Humanitarian Access Under Pressure: Houthis have escalated “espionage” accusations against UN and relief agencies, detaining staff and disrupting food aid in Houthi-held areas, just as IPC warnings show worsening hunger. Food Insecurity Spike: A UN-linked IPC snapshot says in Government-controlled Yemen, 1 in 2 people face high food insecurity, with 3.6 million in crisis (IPC 3) and 1.4 million in emergency (IPC 4). Cash for Survival: With EU backing, the Cash Consortium of Yemen says it has delivered emergency cash to nearly 500,000 people since April 2025, helping families buy food and medicine and protect children’s schooling. Frontline Violence in Hodeidah: Heavy clashes in Hays district in Hodeidah were reported, following the killing of a government-aligned commander days earlier. Power Outage Protests: In Aden and Hadramout, protests over electricity outages and living conditions turned deadly, with security forces firing on demonstrators. Health System Support: Yemen’s acting prime minister visited science and research efforts, including work tied to youth innovation and national priorities. Maritime Security: A cargo vessel reported an armed approach southwest of Balhaf, highlighting risks to shipping routes that affect supplies.

Medical workers under fire: Gaza’s Health Ministry condemned the arrest of seven Palestinian Red Crescent ambulance crew members while on duty, saying two remain detained and urging immediate release. Yemen health & resilience: The EU-backed Cash Consortium of Yemen said it has delivered emergency cash to nearly 500,000 people since April 2025, including 201,000 women and girls, helping families buy food and medicine and avoid harmful coping. Health system capacity: Acting Prime Minister Mohammed Miftah visited Yemen’s General Authority for Science, Research, Technology, and Innovation, highlighting support for youth projects and directing research toward national priorities, including construction. Public health risks from conflict & climate: A Yemen-focused report links worsening respiratory illness and outbreaks like cholera and hepatitis A to unsafe water, sanitation gaps, and climate-driven shocks that strain health services. Governance & data protection: Miftah also launched a unified government website project to streamline citizen services across key ministries, with emphasis on protecting government data from cyberattacks.

Climate & Health in Yemen: A new report highlights how shifting weather and conflict are worsening everyday illness in Yemen—dust and temperature swings aggravate respiratory problems, while unsafe water and damaged infrastructure keep cholera and hepatitis A risks high, and flooding can worsen dengue by creating mosquito breeding sites. Gene Therapy Breakthrough: An eight-month-old infant with WOREE syndrome became the first patient worldwide to receive experimental WWOX gene replacement therapy in the brain, a milestone for rare, drug-resistant genetic epilepsy. Yemen’s Humanitarian Pressure: Rights and aid groups continue urging action as Yemen’s food insecurity and aid disruptions deepen, with UN-linked warnings pointing to millions facing acute hunger and urgent needs. Regional Conflict Spillover: The Iran–Israel flare-up and partial pause in strikes are again raising fears of wider instability, with knock-on effects for health and humanitarian operations across the region, including Yemen-linked routes and aid access.

Yemen Aid Under Pressure: Rights groups say Yemen’s Houthi authorities have arbitrarily detained dozens of UN and NGO staff for nearly two years, warning that lack of medical care and alleged ill-treatment is putting life-saving aid at risk. Regional War and Health Risks: As Israel and Iran trade strikes again, health systems across the region face disruption—Israel temporarily closed Gaza crossings amid renewed fighting, while aid groups warn the wider conflict is worsening displacement and food insecurity. Yemen’s Red Sea Fallout: The Houthis’ threats to target Israeli-affiliated shipping add to humanitarian strain by threatening sea routes that support supplies. Medical Breakthrough: Separate from the conflict, an eight-month-old infant with WOREE syndrome became the first patient to receive experimental gene replacement therapy targeting the WWOX gene in the brain, offering hope for rare, drug-resistant epilepsy.

Regional Health Shock: Israel and Iran traded strikes again after a fragile April ceasefire, with Yemen’s Houthis firing toward Israel and declaring a Red Sea shipping ban—raising risks for medical supply routes and humanitarian access. Heat & Care Strain in Yemen: A heatwave across Yemen (over 40C in places like Mukalla/Aden) is worsening health problems as long power cuts leave homes “turned into ovens,” disrupting sleep and daily care. Medical Access Hope: In Taiz, a multi-national pediatric cardiac camp treated 110 children free, including surgery for atrial septal defect (“hole in the heart”), supported by Qatar Charity and Qatar Red Crescent. Health Education: Al-Bayda’s Higher Institute of Health Sciences opened admissions for science-track high school graduates, with registration running until end of June. Detention & Health Rights: Rights groups urged Houthi authorities to release detained UN staff and ensure access to health care and legal support while they remain in custody. Food Insecurity Backdrop: UN warnings highlight millions facing acute food insecurity in Yemen, deepening malnutrition risks alongside the wider regional crisis.

Medical Access in Taiz: A Taiz cardiac camp treated 110 children for heart defects, with surgeries led by Qatari, Arab and French doctors and support from Qatar Charity and Qatar Red Crescent. Education & Health Workforce: The Higher Institute of Health Sciences in Al-Bayda opened admissions for high school science-track graduates, with registration running until end of June. Malaria Alert: Taiz officials warned malaria cases have surged past 22,000 since the start of 2026, urging mosquito-control and stronger community prevention. Aid Workers Under Detention: Rights groups called on Houthi authorities to immediately release dozens of UN and civil society staff held for up to two years, warning the crackdown is blocking lifesaving care. Funding for Recovery: The World Bank approved a 2026–2030 Country Partnership Framework for Yemen, pledging $285 million for health, water, urban services and governance. Food Insecurity Pressure: UN agencies say about five million people face acute food insecurity in Yemen, with conditions expected to worsen through the lean season. Violence & Civilian Harm: A roadside bomb in Hodeidah killed a senior government commander and injured others, while reports also highlighted ongoing war-related civilian casualties.

Malaria Alert (Taiz): Yemen’s Taiz governorate warns malaria is surging, with officials citing 22,000+ infections since the start of 2026 and urging mosquito control, protective measures, and stronger community awareness—especially for pregnant women and children under five. Food Insecurity (Yemen): UN agencies say acute food insecurity is worsening fast: around 5 million people are in crisis levels or worse, including 1.4 million in emergency conditions, with June–September likely to bring further deterioration unless funding rises. World Bank Funding (Yemen): The World Bank approved $285 million for Yemen’s 2026–2030 recovery, targeting health, water, urban services, and governance, with a focus on nutrition and electricity access. Aid Worker Detentions (Houthi-held areas): Human rights groups call on de facto Houthi authorities to release UN and civil society staff detained over the past two years, warning the arrests directly disrupt lifesaving assistance. Health Sector Event (Al Bayda): Yemen’s Al Bayda health sector marked Wilayah Day with a public event led by health officials and hospital leadership. Eid Sacrifice Aid (QRCS): Qatar Red Crescent Society reports its Eid Al Adha campaign reached 247,344 beneficiaries across Qatar and 13 countries, including Yemen.