Unicef reported that the social service systems in Yemen, including health, water and sanitation, are close to collapsing.
In 2017 only 54% of humanitarian funding was received against an appeal of $339mn.
In 2018, Unicef is appealing for $312mn to continue its humanitarian response. There are nearly 16mn people lacking access to clean water and sanitation while more than 11mn children need humanitarian assistance.
The Qatar Fund for Development stressed that this agreement comes in response to an urgent appeal launched by Unicef to donor countries to combat the spread of the disease.
The seriousness of the health situation in Yemen necessitates the response of all countries to this urgent humanitarian appeal.
Unicef calls for the prevention and treatment of acute watery diarrhea and cholera in Yemen.
Qatar donated $5mn to support Unicef’s efforts to eradicate the cholera disease in Yemen to reach half a million beneficiaries.
“The contribution from the Qatar Fund for Development is critical for Unicef’s response to the acute watery diarrhea and cholera outbreak in Yemen, allowing us to continue prevention efforts and the delivery of lifesaving assistance in water, sanitation, hygiene, health and nutrition for children across the country,” Unicef Middle East and North Africa regional director Geert Cappelaere said.
This support is aimed at building national capacity in the health sector and its staff to prevent the spread of the disease and respond to new cases of illness. It provides immediate assistance through rapid response mechanisms, and encouraging the Yemeni society to change human behaviour to prevent and treat cholera.
Qatar Fund for Development and Unicef officials led agreement signing recently.
Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) signed a $5mn co-operation agreement with Unicef as a response to the latter’s call for the prevention and treatment of acute watery diarrhea and cholera in Yemen.
