Yemen Health: Houthis threaten child vaccines
The Yemeni Ministry of Health has warned about the danger of the ongoing obstruction by the Ansar Allah (Houthi) group in delivering vaccines and immunization services to the areas under their control. This situation threatens to deprive approximately 5 million children of life-saving routine vaccinations. The ministry explained that restrictions and interventions, including disrupting vaccination campaigns and detaining staff from international organizations, have led to a reduction or suspension of health activities, despite vaccines being available with health partners. It called on all parties to depoliticize the health sector and ensure the safe delivery and storage of vaccines, warning that continued obstacles could lead to a resurgence of serious diseases such as polio, measles, and diphtheria.
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