The protracted conflict and multiple frontlines that have engulfed the city of Taiz since 2015 have imposed many restrictions on Yemenis’ access to basic services, particularly access to essential healthcare. The absence of affordable quality healthcare in the city, a crippled public healthcare system struggling to meet the rising health demands of people, and lack of international support to the existing health infrastructure have left people with very limited options for much-needed medical care.

By the end of 2015, MSF started supporting Al-Thawra General Hospital in Taiz City, and quickly extended its support in 2016 to include two other key public hospitals, Al-Jumhouri and the Yemeni Swedish Hospital, to cover the health needs of the population.

Since 2015 and until the end of 2019, MSF-supported hospitals in Taiz City have treated 15,263 war-wounded, performed at least 3,400 surgeries, have seen 76,766 patients in the emergency room, assisted in more than 8,700 deliveries, and conducted more than 9,500 out-patient department consultations for paediatrics.

Through the testimonials of two patients in Taiz City, we get an insight into the daily challenges and the severe impact of the raging conflict on the lives of the Yemeni people.