Yemen Is Facing the World's Worst Humanitarian Crisis, Then Coronavirus Came

Synopsis

The WHO estimates that at least half of Yemen could be infected with the coronavirus, exacerbating the country's already dire humanitarian crisis. Yemen's healthcare system is severely depleted, with less than 1000 ventilators and ICU beds available, and at least half of the hospitals are not fully functional. For nearly six years, Yemen has been embroiled in a devastating war that has resulted in the deaths of more than 1 million people. The combination of conflict and the pandemic threatens to make Yemen the worst manifestation of the virus, highlighting the urgent need for international attention and support.