Fighting in Yemen limits reproductive health care for pregnant women, with some facilities treating war-wounded

Summary

Women in Yemen face growing risks as fighting between the Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces limits reproductive health care. Some facilities are repurposing emergency obstetric care to treat war-wounded, the United Nations said Friday.

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1. Africanews

   19 Oct 2026, 13:21 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that fighting between the Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces in Yemen is limiting reproductive health care for women, with some facilities repurposing emergency obstetric care to treat war-wounded, according to the United Nations.