Sana’a — Humanitarian organizations are sounding the alarm over a sharp increase in child malnutrition across Yemen, as international aid continues to decline.

According to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), medical teams treated 3,767 children suffering from severe and moderate malnutrition between January and May 2025. The highest number of cases was recorded in Al-Hudaydah (2,117), followed by Hajjah (1,169) and Taiz (454).

Key Concerns

- Malnutrition is worsening due to ongoing conflict, limited access to healthcare, and economic collapse.

- Aid funding has dropped significantly, threatening the ability of clinics to respond to growing needs.

- MSF warns that without urgent support, thousands of children could face life-threatening conditions.

Impact of Aid Cuts In 2024 alone, MSF treated 11,894 cases of acute malnutrition, highlighting a long-term crisis that shows no signs of improvement. The organization urges donors to increase humanitarian funding and ensure uninterrupted delivery of medical and nutritional aid.

As Yemen’s health system struggles under pressure, experts fear the collapse of child protection networks and a rise in preventable diseases linked to malnutrition.