Yemen Malnutrition Project
Yemen Demands Immediate Action
Yemen’s ongoing humanitarian crisis continues to pose severe challenges, particularly in health, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), and nutrition. As of 2024, around 18.2 million people are in desperate need of humanitarian assistance.
The healthcare system is critically strained, with only 50% of hospitals fully or partially operational. The WASH situation is equally dire, with 27% of the population lacking access to safe water and 49% facing water scarcity.
Nutritional needs are alarming, with 2.7 million pregnant and lactating women and 5 million children under five requiring treatment for acute malnutrition.
The combined effects of inadequate health services, poor WASH infrastructure, and widespread malnutrition highlight the urgent need for comprehensive and sustained humanitarian intervention in Yemen.
How UMR is Making a Difference
UMR is actively working in Yemen to address these critical needs by providing essential medical services in five health facilities across Taiz, Lahj, Aden, and Al-Hodeidah, targeting over 50,000 people. Our services include:
- Primary Healthcare: Offering consultations and treatment for various health conditions.
- Maternal Care: Providing medical services for mothers, including pregnant and lactating women (non-surgical).
- Malnutrition Treatment: Addressing the needs of malnourished children and mothers.
- Operational Support: Assisting health facilities in maintaining and improving their operations.
- Medical Supplies: Supplying essential medicines and medical equipment.
UMR’s efforts are focused on delivering sustainable solutions and immediate relief, ensuring that the people of Yemen receive the care and support they urgently need.
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Through our infrastructure programs, relief work and community building efforts, we hope to create long lasting, sustainable change.
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UMR's Advancement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Yemen
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Cholera Emergency Response (Yemen)
Almost five years of intense conflict have exacted a heavy toll on Yemen’s health system, impeding the proper functioning of its water and sanitation services.
Our Recent Projects in Yemen
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