Yemen: WHO sounds alarm on critical funding gap for health response in Yeme

Country: Yemen Source: World Health Organization Aden, Yemen — 6 October 2026: As the conflict in Yemen escalates and needs continue to grow, the World Health Organization (WHO) warns that significantly more resources are urgently needed to sustain a scaled-up health response. WHO’s immediate funding requirements have increased from US$ 9 million to US$ 31 million. An additional US$ 700 000 is required for the refugee response in Djibouti. As of 2 October 2026, 959 deaths and 4207 injuries have