Yemen's hospitals overwhelmed by wounded as civil war returns

In Yemen, the return of civil war has overwhelmed hospitals as Iran-backed rebels advanced into Mokha this month. Many health facilities closed for 48 hours before resuming services, but less than 10% are fully equipped for trauma care. Hospitals in Marib, Taiz, and Aden are struggling, with some already closed or under rebel control. Medical workers have fled, and shortages of medicines and staff are severe. The feeding center for children like Tarek is struggling to cope with rising patients. The United Nations and World Health Organization have highlighted the dire situation, with some facilities facing imminent closure.

Yemen's hospitals overwhelmed by wounded as civil war returns
Published Sep 25, 2026