WHO Yemen marked World Immunization Week 2026 with a call to strengthen routine immunization in Yemen, citing ongoing measles and polio risks and new outreach efforts.

WHO has marked World Immunization Week 2026 in Yemen with a call to protect every generation through stronger routine vaccination, outreach and surveillance.

In a bulletin published on April 24, WHO Yemen said the country still faces serious immunity gaps and continuing risks from measles and poliovirus. The agency said cVDPV2 has circulated in Yemen since 2021, while measles remains endemic.

WHO said Yemen recorded 31 VDPV cases in 2025, down from 187 in 2024. It also said the country recorded 27,560 confirmed measles cases and 218 associated deaths in 2025.

The bulletin says WHO is working with the Ministry of Public Health and Population and partners including Gavi, GPEI and KSrelief to strengthen routine immunization, outreach and surveillance.

The message comes as World Immunization Week is being used globally to underline the importance of vaccines across all age groups. In Yemen, the emphasis is on closing gaps in routine coverage and reaching communities that still remain vulnerable.

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