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Five million children face disease risk in Houthi areas
The Yemeni Ministry of Health has warned of the Houthis' obstruction of vaccine access and immunization services to areas under their control, which could deprive around five million children of essential vaccinations and increase the risk of preventable epidemic diseases spreading. It clarified that ongoing obstacles hinder the distribution of available vaccines and disrupt vaccination campaigns due to restrictions on the movement of health teams and interference with the activities of humanitarian organizations. This has led to the suspension of immunization services and a reduction in health activities. The ministry called for enabling health teams and international organizations to access healthcare facilities safely, emphasizing that the interruption of immunization services widens immunity gaps and risks the resurgence of diseases such as polio and measles. It affirmed that vaccines are safe, effective, free of charge, and represent the first line of defense in protecting children.
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