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Taiz Health Crisis; Houthi Drone Attack

Taiz's health sector collapses under Houthi siege; Yemeni forces intercept Houthi drones targeting Marib.

Florent Kalfon · 14 November 2026 · 3 articles read

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Business conditions in Yemen are deteriorating due to the collapse of Taiz's health sector under Houthi siege and ongoing security threats from Houthi drone attacks in Marib. These developments significantly impact healthcare access and safety.

In this briefing Tayseer Al-Samie · Taiz · Houthi · Marib · Rasd for Rights and Freedoms

Disruption

Pharma
Public sector

Taiz Health Sector Collapses Under Houthi Siege

Tayseer Al-Samie, a health media official in Taiz, reports that 80% of the health sector's capabilities in the city are out of service due to the ongoing siege by Houthi forces. The blockade has severely impacted medical facilities and healthcare delivery, affecting over a million residents in the city. The situation has deteriorated to a critical level, with limited access to essential medical supplies and services, according to Yemen Monitor. The blockade has exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in the region, leaving many without adequate healthcare.

Impact Healthcare providers in Taiz face operational shutdowns, affecting over a million residents' access to medical services.

Sources: Yemen Monitor ↗

Safety & health

Defence
Public sector

Yemeni Forces Intercept Houthi Drones in Marib

Yemeni armed forces successfully intercepted several drones launched by Houthi forces targeting the city of Marib, according to Yemen Monitor. Marib is a strategic location with a large population of residents and internally displaced persons. The interception prevented potential casualties and damage to infrastructure. The attack highlights ongoing security threats in the region, as Houthi forces continue to target key areas in Yemen.

Impact Security firms and residents in Marib face ongoing threats from Houthi drone attacks, impacting safety and stability.

Sources: Yemen Monitor ↗

Public sector

Landmines Cause 123 Casualties in Taiz and West Coast

The Yemeni organization Rasd for Rights and Freedoms documented over 123 casualties due to landmines in Taiz and the western coastal areas. The report, covered by Aden Al-Ghad, details that the incidents resulted in 41 deaths and 82 injuries. The organization warns of the escalating risks posed by landmines to civilians in these regions, where Houthi forces have reportedly used 27 schools for manufacturing and storing these devices.

Impact Aid organizations and residents in Taiz and the western coast face increased risks from landmines, affecting safety and mobility.

Sources: Aden Al-Ghad ↗, Yemen Monitor ↗

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