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Yemeni children lack vaccines amid Houthi incitement
Immunization efforts in Yemen are facing a serious setback due to the Houthi group blocking mass vaccination campaigns and mounting propaganda against vaccines. This has led to a deterioration of routine immunization services, with an estimated quarter of children suffering from vaccination gaps, and 17% of them having received no vaccines at all. As a result of this decline, measles cases have surged dramatically, recording over 27,000 infections and 260 deaths in 2024, with rates continuing to rise between October 2025 and March 2026. These policies have also led to the resurgence of deadly preventable diseases such as measles and polio, and a lack of adequate access to health services for approximately 17.8 million children, with measles vaccination coverage dropping to 41% in 2025. International organizations warn of serious consequences for children's health, emphasizing the urgent need for substantial investments in health centers and supply chains to rebuild trust in vaccines and curb the rising outbreaks.
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