vital response project to combat Yemen’s rapidly escalating outbreak of acute watery diarrhea (AWD) has been launched by WHO, in collaboration with Yemen’s Ministry of Public Health and Population. The project is generously funded by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief).

Since mid-March 2024, Yemen has seen a dramatic surge in AWD cases, with 29 536 suspected cases reported by 25 April 2024. With heavy seasonal rains affecting already fragile water and sanitation systems, each day currently brings 500 to 1000 new cases, making the situation even more urgent