Cholera outbreak – WHO and partners urgently require US$ 22.35 million to save lives and reduce suffering

The World Health Organization and health partners urgently require support from the international donor community to contain the spread of acute watery diarrhoea/cholera in Yemen. A total of US$ 22.35 million is required by the Health and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene clusters, of which US$ 16.6 million is immediately required.

As of 17 October, a total of 340 suspected cases have been reported, of which 18 have tested positive for Vibrio cholerae in Taiz, Al-Hudaydah, Aden, Al Bayda, Lahj, and Sana’a governorates. Patients are currently receiving treatment. No deaths have been reported.