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Hospital in Yemen’s Taiz warns of collapse in days because of Houthi siege

Al Jazeera October 24, 2026 15 views

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Yemen's Taiz Hospital Faces Collapse Due to Houthi Siege

A major hospital in Yemen's Taiz city is on the brink of collapse as the ongoing Houthi siege depletes vital resources, including fuel, medicines, and oxygen, putting patient care at risk.

Dialysis patients are experiencing shorter treatment sessions as a result of the severe shortages. The hospital's ability to provide life-saving care is severely compromised.

The Houthi-imposed restrictions have severely impacted the hospital's operations, causing a dire situation for patients and medical staff alike. The ongoing conflict in the region has exacerbated the challenges faced by the hospital.

The hospital's dire situation is set to worsen in the coming days unless urgent assistance is provided. This emphasizes the urgent need for humanitarian aid and conflict resolution in Yemen to alleviate the suffering of its citizens.

  • Dialysis patients face reduced treatment sessions due to fuel, medicine, and oxygen shortages
  • Yemen's Taiz hospital faces collapse in days amidst Houthi siege
  • Houthi restrictions hinder hospital operations and threaten patient care

<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>

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