Health and protection services have been particularly affected, exposing vulnerable communities to increasing risks.
Health services remain on the brink of the abyss
The health system, already weakened by years of conflict and lack of investment, is “on the brink,” according to the report.
Since January last year, 453 health centers have faced partial or imminent closure in 22 governorates, including hospitals, primary health care centers and mobile clinics.
These disruptions occur amid widespread food insecurity, malnutrition, unsafe water and sanitation, and recurrent disease outbreaks.
The cuts are affecting both areas controlled by the internationally recognized government and those under de facto Houthi authorities, underscoring the nationwide impact of the funding crisis.
Millions of people now face reduced access to basic healthcare, maternal services and emergency treatment.
Beyond health, food security and nutrition remain important concerns. While partners have continued to provide assistance wherever possible, reduced funding has limited coverage at a time when many families are struggling to afford food or recover from climate crises, including the floods that hit Marib Governorate in early 2025.
A coordinated response to flooding has shown how cash assistance in response to crises can help families recover more quickly, but such approaches require sustained resources.
Despite the bleak outlook, OCHA highlighted the continued importance of the Yemen Humanitarian Fund, which has helped channel limited resources towards priority life-saving interventions and community projects that aim to restore dignity and resilience to displaced families.
Backdrop of conflict
Yemen has been devastated by more than a decade of conflict between Houthi movement rebels and the Yemeni government, following the Houthis’ takeover of the capital, Sana’a, in 2014.
Although large-scale fighting has decreased in recent years, tensions remain high and the risk of renewed hostilities remains, threatening to reverse fragile gains and further deepen humanitarian needs.
OCHA urged donors to increase support, warning that without urgent funding, more services are likely to close, with devastating consequences for Yemen’s most vulnerable population.