UN Report Warns of Escalating Malnutrition Crisis in Yemen
Acute malnutrition among children and pregnant women surges as economic collapse and disease outbreaks compound humanitarian disaster.
- Malnutrition rates in government-controlled areas of Yemen have risen by 34% compared to last year.
- Four districts along Yemen's Red Sea coast are projected to face famine between July and October this year.
- Over 600,000 children under five are suffering from acute malnutrition, with 120,000 severely affected.
- Cholera and measles outbreaks, food shortages, and lack of clean water are exacerbating the crisis.
- UN agencies call for urgent intervention to prevent further deterioration and save lives.