Cholera epidemic in Yemen has gotten out of control

A serious threat to human health continues in the Republic of Yemen. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

In the country, cholera has gotten out of control and is widespread. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) office in Yemen, this disease is recognized as one of the most severe epidemics in world history.

Currently, 96 percent of the country's territory is affected by cholera. From January to mid-July, more than 50,000 suspected infection cases have been recorded, and 149 patients have died.

Doctors and medical specialists emphasize that airstrikes carried out by the United States and its partner countries, as well as the interruption of humanitarian aid, have made it difficult to provide effective medical assistance to patients. One-third of the hospitals in the country have been closed, and approximately 80 percent of the population relies on foreign aid, more than half of which comes from the United States.

Due to infrastructure damage and a shortage of medicines, even cases requiring simple treatment are leading to severe consequences. Experts recommend that the population always use clean water, strictly observe personal hygiene rules, and immediately seek medical care if symptoms of the disease appear.

These measures are crucial for preserving patients' health and reducing the spread of the epidemic. Thus, all necessary measures must be taken to protect the health of the population and prevent the cholera epidemic.