The representative of the World Health Organization in Yemen, Arturo Besegan, stated that Yemen, after nearly a decade of conflict, is still witnessing one of the worst crises in the world in terms of humanitarian conditions and health care.

Besegan revealed in a press conference at the United Nations office in Geneva, on Tuesday, that millions of children in Yemen were born in an environment of war, and many of them grew up witnessing conflicts.

He explained: “The Yemeni people have suffered profound destruction, hunger and violence. They deserve a life of peace and progress.”

He added: "This year, 17.8 million people in Yemen need health support, and 2.4 million children under the age of five suffer from malnutrition. Only 51% of health facilities are operating at full capacity, and 36% of them provide limited services."

He pointed out that the recent events in the Red Sea and the attacks on Yemen could negatively affect the progress achieved towards peace and stability.

Tensions have increased in the Red Sea and entered a phase of remarkable escalation since the Houthis directly targeted an American ship on January 9.

A US-led coalition has launched raids from time to time, for about 10 days, which it says target Houthi sites in different areas of Yemen.