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Yemen urges global action for Houthi children
The Yemeni government has warned of an imminent health disaster that threatens the lives of millions of children in areas controlled by the Houthis, due to continued restrictions on vaccination programs and the absence of essential vaccines. Vaccines are no longer available in health centers, which signals a looming resurgence of preventable childhood diseases that had previously been brought under control—such as polio and measles—despite Yemen having been free of some of these illnesses for decades. The Houthi interference and disruption of vaccination campaigns have limited access to vaccines and damaged public trust by spreading misinformation through their media outlets and mosque platforms, leading to a decline in confidence in immunizations and the disappearance of vaccines from healthcare facilities. The ministry reaffirmed that vaccines are a fundamental right for every child and that ongoing obstruction of their access deepens immunity gaps, putting the country at risk of outbreaks of serious diseases that could extend beyond Yemen. Recently, over 2.8 million vaccine doses have been received through United Nations efforts and international organizations supporting immunization programs. The ministry called for allowing free access to health facilities and the release of detained health workers to ensure the continuity of vaccination services and to reduce the risk of re-emerging infectious diseases.
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