Yemen
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 treatments for acute malnutrition.
Emergency Response
Southern Yemen has been hit by severe flash floods, affecting more than 100,000 people. Torrential rains have destroyed homes—including camps for already displaced families—and submerged farmland. Critical infrastructure such as roads, power lines, and water systems has also been heavily damaged, cutting off entire communities from essential services and forcing thousands into secondary displacement.
Humanitarian Needs
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.
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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