Yemen’s internationally recognised government has issued stark warnings regarding an alleged "imminent health and humanitarian catastrophe" unfolding in the besieged southwestern city of Taiz. According to official statements, ongoing blockades and the obstruction of essential supply routes by the Houthis have plunged the local population into a critical situation.

The Yemeni Ministry of Public Health and Population stated that medical facilities in the city are facing severe shortages, with inventories of pharmaceuticals, intravenous fluids, and fuel nearing total depletion. Officials claim that emergency care, intensive care units, and neonatal services could soon grind to a halt if the current restrictions persist.

Furthermore, crippling fuel shortages are reportedly threatening hospital generators, ambulances, and vital cold chains required for vaccine storage. The ministry has demanded the immediate lifting of the siege, calling upon the United Nations and various international humanitarian organizations to intervene and secure safe passage for essential supplies. *

Critics and local officials note that the renewed military escalation and strict blockades have severely impacted millions of civilians in government-held areas, drawing deep concern from international aid agencies operating within the volatile region.

Source: www.aljazeera.com