484,639 children with severe wasting admitted for treatment

In its eighth year of conflict, Yemen’s deteriorating economy and collapsing basic services continue to be the main drivers of people’s needs in all sectors. Critical water and sanitation conditions put children at a higher risk of malnutrition, cholera and death from common infections. Escalating conflict in 2021 and 2022 resulted in civilian casualties, increased displacement and further disrupted public services. More than 23.4 million people (including 12.9 million children) need humanitarian assistance and protection.

With more than 4.3 million internally displaced people since 2015, Yemen remains home to one of the largest internal displacement crises globally. If the United Nations-mediated truce collapses, it is feared that further displacements due to intensified conflict, along with the disruption of fuel imports through the Port of Al Hodeidah, would have significant consequences on food and fuel supply flows, including for humanitarian purposes.

The result would be even greater levels of acute humanitarian need.