At just 5 months old, Amir Taher Ali has already endured more than any child should. Born in Salah Al-Din, Aden, he has battled severe acute malnutrition, a chest infection, persistent diarrhoea and an umbilical hernia that needs surgery.

His mother remembers the helplessness she felt as his health deteriorated. “He was so sick and no matter what I did, I couldn’t comfort him. My milk dried up because of the stress. I felt completely helpless,” she says. “Now, at least, he is receiving care. I just want him to be healthy again.”

After struggling at home, Amir was eventually brought to the therapeutic feeding centre where he is now receiving treatment.

“The doctors and nurses have been kind, and I see him improving. But I pray no other mother has to watch her child suffer like this.”