Yemen’s crumbling health system leaves patients without treatment options

Al JazeeraCenterEN 7 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 6, 2026 at 03:43 PM

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Yemen's healthcare system is collapsing, leaving patients like Hadeel Abdullah without adequate treatment options. After a decade of war, facilities are underfunded and lack updated equipment, hindering their ability to diagnose and treat illnesses. Many Yemenis are unable to seek medical care abroad due to airport closures and travel restrictions, particularly in Houthi-controlled areas. The UN reports that the health crisis is worsening in 2026 due to renewed political and security tensions, with concerns that international support for the health system will decrease. As a result, thousands of patients in northern Yemen face prolonged suffering or premature death.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Trump 30% Al Jazeera 30% Libya 35% Saif Gaddafi 35% Julien Harneis 40% Reuters 40% UN 50% Houthi 50% Sanaa ×275% Hadeel Abdullah ×585% Yemen ×695%

Keywords

healthcare crisis 80% yemen conflict 70% funding cuts 60% airport closures 50% medical equipment 50% humanitarian crisis 40% health system collapse 40%