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UN aid bolsters Yemen disease response
The World Health Organization has warned about the ongoing spread of infectious diseases in Yemen, particularly cholera and measles, due to the fragility of the healthcare system and the expanding humanitarian needs. Funding from the Humanitarian Fund has contributed to enhancing response capabilities by supporting health facilities and providing essential medicines, alongside implementing field activities to track contacts and strengthen epidemiological surveillance. The organization also emphasized the importance of maternal and child health services, noting that the support has helped deliver thousands of consultations and monitor deliveries, with no maternal deaths recorded during the reporting period. It stressed that ongoing treatment for chronic diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension, is essential, and medicines have been distributed to health centers across several governorates, benefiting over 5,200 patients to improve access to care and reduce complications. The organization warned that discontinuing treatment poses a significant risk to patients, as health needs in Yemen continue to rise. It underscored the importance of sustained support to improve healthcare services and control the spread of epidemics.
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