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WHO reports surge in cholera cases in Yemen
The World Health Organization said suspected cholera cases in Yemen have surged over the past three weeks. The country previously endured a six-year outbreak linked to its humanitarian crisis.
Why it matters
A renewed cholera wave threatens a population already weakened by war and damaged health and water systems.
Background
Yemen has faced one of the world's worst humanitarian crises since its civil war intensified in 2015. Cholera spreads through contaminated water and thrives where sanitation infrastructure collapses.
The story so far
- WHO reports surge in suspected cholera cases in Yemen
- WHO reports surge in cholera cases in Yemen
Sources
- Arab News ↗October 13, 2026
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