Medicine and Fuel Stocks Depleted in Yemen's Taiz City
The Yemeni Ministry has issued an urgent humanitarian appeal due to the depletion of medical supplies and fuel stocks in Taiz under Houthi siege.
The Yemeni Ministry of Public Health and Population has issued an urgent appeal for assistance, stating that stocks of medicine, medical supplies, and fuel have been depleted due to the Houthis' siege of Taiz and their obstruction of the transit of supplies.
Critical Threshold in Healthcare Facilities
As the Houthis continue their siege and prevent basic supplies from reaching the region, stocks of medicine, medical supplies, and fuel in Taiz's healthcare facilities have reached the point of depletion.
Vital Services Come to a Standstill
In a statement released, the Ministry noted that the shortage of supplies could lead to the suspension of some life-saving health services.
Call for Lifting the Siege
The Ministry held the Houthi militias responsible for the continuation of the siege and the obstruction of the delivery of relief supplies.
Units Under Threat
The continuation of the current situation could disable emergency services, surgeries, intensive care services, dialysis centers, and neonatal incubators.
Urgent Appeal to International Organizations
The Ministry issued an urgent call to the United Nations and humanitarian organizations, stating that support is being requested for healthcare facilities in Taiz.