At @UNGeneva, @WHO today briefed on the situation in #Yemen, where 18M people need healthcare, and only half of all health facilities are still functioning.
@UNGeneva For years, #Yemen has suffered from conflict and, increasingly, disease: the worst cholera outbreak in modern times, diphtheria, dengue, measles, malaria, the re-emergence of #polio, and now #COVID19. For people with chronic conditions, treatment is limited.
@UNGeneva Since the first #COVID19 case in April, 2000+ cases and 600+ deaths have been reported in #Yemen. The actual case count could be higher, since testing and reporting remain limited.
@UNGeneva WHO and partners are working to increase surveillance, screening and testing capacity; educate communities on how to protect themselves; support intensive care units, and enhance data on #COVID19 in #Yemen.
@UNGeneva The health pillar of the Yemen Humanitarian Response Plan faces a 66% funding gap of US$98 million dollars.
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