The health authorities in the capital, Sanaa, which is under the control of the Houthis, announced that measures were being taken to control and contain the spread of the cholera epidemic.

Saba Agency, in its version affiliated with the Houthis, reported that a meeting was held that discussed procedures and measures to contain the epidemic, including extending the sewage pipe outside the city, ensuring sterilization of vegetables and agricultural crops, and refraining from irrigation with wastewater.

The meeting also stressed the need to raise health awareness through the media, health, environment and educational sector offices, and adopt all measures necessary to confront the epidemic.

A report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Water and Sanitation Cluster said at the beginning of November that “219,009 suspected cases of acute watery diarrhea and cholera were reported in most parts of Yemen during the period between January 1 and October 20.” /October 2024” in a second wave that hits the country.

The cholera epidemic swept Yemen in a way that was considered the worst in history during 2016-2021, as a result of the decline in hygiene services and supplies, the contamination of drinking water, and the deterioration of sanitation services and medical care under the influence of the war, which wasted most of the capabilities of the service infrastructure. As a result, more than 2.5 million suspected cases and 4,000 deaths have been reported.