The Hidden Toll of War: How Yemen's Healthcare System Is Collapsing Under the Weight of Dengue Fever Yemen has long been ravaged by war, its healthcare system pushed to the brink of collapse by years of conflict and underfunding.
But one crisis often overlooked in this broader narrative is the devastating outbreak of dengue fever gripping the country.
According to statistics from the Electronic Integrated Disease Early Warning System, between January 4 and July 18, 2026, there were 7,815 suspected cases and 33 deaths.