Hostilities have intensified in Taiz, leading to a significant influx of newly displaced families from the west coast. This escalation has severed access to life-saving care for a large number of women and girls. The broader Eastern Mediterranean Region has also reaffirmed its commitment to polio eradication.

The ongoing violence in Taiz poses a grave threat to the safety and well-being of women and girls, particularly regarding access to essential services. Funding for humanitarian operations remains well below requirements, with only 64% of the needed amount secured.

Over 147,600 women and girls of childbearing age in Taiz have lost access to critical care due to the escalating violence. The city is also experiencing an increase in displaced populations, further straining resources and services.

The specific impact of the violence on other vulnerable groups, such as children and the elderly, is not yet covered in recent reporting.