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UNICEF halts vaccines in Houthi areas, hitting millions

9/8/2026

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UNICEF halted operations in Houthi-controlled areas in October 2025, ending routine vaccine deliveries.
Sanaa’s Health Ministry said its last vaccine shipment arrived on September 4 2025.
Aden’s Health Ministry warned in late July 2026 that nearly five million children lack routine immunisations.
Spokesperson Anees al-Asbahi blamed UNICEF and Gavi for exhausting nine childhood vaccines.
Parents such as Mirsal Adel travel 75 km to Taiz, paying about $100 per vaccine visit.

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UNICEF halted operations in Houthi-controlled areas in October 2025, ending routine vaccine deliveries.
Sanaa’s Health Ministry said its last vaccine shipment arrived on September 4 2025.
Aden’s Health Ministry warned in late July 2026 that nearly five million children lack routine immunisations.
Spokesperson Anees al-Asbahi blamed UNICEF and Gavi for exhausting nine childhood vaccines.
Parents such as Mirsal Adel travel 75 km to Taiz, paying about $100 per vaccine visit.