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<p>Yemen is one of the most serious humanitarian crises in the world. According to
the UN, almost 21 million people (over 70% of the population) are in need of humanitarian
aid and 7 million face extreme food shortages (including 462,000 children under 5
suffering from acute malnutrition). As a result, Yemen is facing the world’s worst
cholera outbreak with 262,650 cases recorded and over 1,587 deaths.</p><p>In response,
the UK has increased our funding for Yemen to £139 million for 2017/18. This includes
support for cholera prevention, and the provision of medical supplies and treatment
for those affected. In addition, we are helping fund 1 million cholera vaccines that
are currently being sent to Yemen through GAVI, the Global Vaccine Alliance. Last
year, the UK helped more than 1 million Yemenis with emergency humanitarian assistance,
including food, healthcare and nutrition support.</p><p>The UK is the second largest
donor to the UN’s Yemen appeal, and continues active lobbying for a political solution
as well for others in the international community to step up co-ordinated action and
funding.</p>
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