How hunger is devastating Yemen’s children
Summary
More than 2.2 million children under five in Yemen suffer from acute malnutrition, with over half a million severely affected, according to the United Nations. The ongoing war, now in its twelfth year, has caused food shortages and displacement for millions, but Yemen has received only a small part of the humanitarian aid it needs to help its people.Key Facts
- Over 2.2 million Yemeni children under five are acutely malnourished; more than 500,000 are severely malnourished.
- The war in Yemen started about 12 years ago and has caused widespread hunger and displacement.
- 22 million people in Yemen need humanitarian help, and 18.3 million face serious food shortages.
- Yemen has received only about 20% of the $2.2 billion aid it needs for 2026.
- Cases of severe malnutrition among children under five have increased in 2026 compared to 2025.
- Malnutrition is widespread across many provinces, including Taiz, Aden, Dhale, Abyan, and Lahj.
- Children with severe malnutrition often need hospital care, while moderate cases are treated with nutritional supplements at clinics.
- Aid agencies like UNICEF and the World Food Programme provide treatment supplies, but challenges remain due to war, poverty, and displacement.
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