Taiz – Health authorities in Taiz Governorate have recorded more than 60 new cholera infections in the past week, raising alarm over a renewed outbreak in one of Yemen’s most densely populated and vulnerable regions.

The surge in cases comes amid growing public outcry over deteriorating sanitation infrastructure. Residents blame contaminated water sources and overflowing sewage systems for the resurgence of the disease, which has already claimed multiple lives this year. Local health officials confirmed that between August 17 and 24, over 60 suspected cases were documented, adding to the more than 4,900 infections reported since the beginning of 2025.

Taiz’s water and sanitation systems have been severely damaged by years of conflict, leaving over 600,000 people without reliable access to clean water. Many households rely on shallow wells and emergency water trucking, which experts warn may be unsafe and contribute to the spread of waterborne diseases.

“The situation is dire,” said a community health worker in Al-Mudhaffar district. “People are forced to drink water that smells of sewage. Children are falling sick every day.”

Humanitarian organizations have called for urgent intervention to restore water treatment facilities and expand public health outreach. The World Health Organization reports that Yemen has seen over 60,000 cholera cases nationwide this year, with Taiz among the hardest-hit areas.

As the outbreak intensifies, residents continue to demand accountability and immediate action to prevent further loss of life.