September 25, 2026

Child malnutrition rising in Yemen as fighting intensifies, says UNICEF

The UN agency says some of the most vulnerable children are facing severe forms of the condition

Child malnutrition rising in Yemen as fighting intensifies, says UNICEF
Women and children, who fled fighting between the Houthis and government forces in Red Sea coastline areas, walk at a camp for internally displaced people near Aden, Yemen, Sept 19, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Reuters

Published : 25 Sep 2026, 03:56 PM

Updated : 25 Sep 2026, 03:58 PM

The United Nations children's agency on Friday reported a rise in acute malnutrition among children in Yemen, including the most severe cases, as fighting in the country disrupts access to healthcare and treatment centers.

“We're very concerned about a very visible increase in acute malnutrition among children,” UNICEF’s Country Representative in Yemen, Akhil Iyer told reporters in Geneva via video link from Aden.

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