Euronews- Ongoing clashes around Yemen's port of Hodeida are leading to shortages of supplies at hospitals and medical centres. Many are in a terrible condition and are unable to cope with the rising number of casualties.
Peter Salama
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The port of #Hodeida #Yemen is the single most important point of entry for supplies needed to control known communicable diseases that affect the country such as cholera and diphtheria, and all other life-saving assistance.
WHO Yemen
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The port of #Hodeida is an essential lifeline for #Yemen. Around 70% of essential goods and supplies, including medical supplies, enter the country via the port of Hodeida.
4:00 PM - Jun 20, 2018
On Thursday the Red Cross managed to deliver aid for civilians at a school currently being used as a shelter for people fleeing air strikes and fighting.
The United Arab Emirates said ten ships and three flights carrying supplies were planned for the besieged port.
The conflict in the area has claimed at least 280 lives and displaced thousands.
Saudi-led Arab coalition forces seized the city's airport from the Houthi fighters on Wednesday, but are still trying to take control of the seaport back from the rebel group.
