Cholera in Yemen

Suspected cholera cases reach one million in Yemen

The WHO warned last month that some 2,200 people have already died from the waterborne disease, which has propagated rapidly due to deteriorating hygiene and sanitation conditions.

Dec 21, 2017, 17:07 PM IST

2,000 dead, over 530,000 suspected cholera cases in Yemen: WHO

The epidemic has spread rapidly because of the deterioration in hygienic and sanitary conditions and the disruption of water supply in the country, which has suffered an armed conflict since 2014, the WHO said.

Aug 22, 2017, 11:02 AM IST

Yemen cholera toll rises to 1,992: WHO

The International Committee of the Red Cross has expected the suspected cases of cholera in Yemen to reach 600,000 by the end of 2017.

Jul 30, 2017, 11:07 AM IST

Saudi Arabia to help Yemen tackle cholera outbreak

Saudi Arabia has planned to shell out millions of dollars to stem a serious outbreak of cholera in Yemen.

Jun 24, 2017, 19:33 PM IST

Yemen cholera toll reaches 1,054: WHO

Two thirds of the total population, around 19 million, need humanitarian and protection aid. 

Jun 18, 2017, 11:15 AM IST