Medical sources said that the number of suspected cases of measles in Ibb Governorate and some Houthi-controlled districts in Taiz Governorate has risen to more than 2,500 cases since the beginning of this year 2023.

The Health Cluster, led by the World Health Organization (WHO), stated in a report that 2,563 suspected cases of measles were recorded in Ibb and the Houthi-controlled areas in Taiz Governorate, with 21 deaths related to the disease, during the period between January and October. 2023.

The report confirmed that the cases of infection recorded this year represent an increase of 114% over the same period of last year 2022, which witnessed the recording of 1,197 cases of infection in the two governorates. The reason for this is the refusal of the Houthi militia to implement vaccination campaigns in the areas under its control, which led to... To the increasing incidence of virus infections and outbreaks that can be prevented by vaccination.

The report indicated that Ibb Governorate witnessed the largest number of cases and deaths, as the number of suspected cases of measles reached 1,584, and the number of deaths was 16 cases, which represents an increase of 68% over the same period last year, which recorded 943 cases.< /p>