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    Healthcare Crisis Deepens in Taiz Amid Intensified Fighting

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    Infographic depicting the healthcare crisis in Taiz, Yemen, highlighting fuel shortages and displacement numbers.

    What happened

    Healthcare in Taiz, Yemen, is deteriorating rapidly due to intensified fighting and a blockade, leading to critical shortages of medical supplies.

    The Context

    • Severe shortages: Hospitals in Taiz report only days of fuel and essential supplies left, threatening emergency services.
    • Displacement crisis: Over 233,000 people have been displaced in the region, exacerbating the humanitarian situation.
    • International response: Organizations like WHO and ICRC are calling for urgent humanitarian access to alleviate the crisis.

    The Number

    12 hospitals

    are operating with approximately four days of fuel remaining, highlighting the imminent risk of service closures that could affect thousands.

    Takeaway

    Expect increased international pressure for humanitarian access as the situation in Taiz continues to worsen.

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    The National

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