Brussels -- The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that Yemen registered the highest global rates of cholera outbreaks in 2025, with tens of thousands of infections and hundreds of deaths linked to the disease. According to the WHO, the scale of the epidemic in Yemen far exceeded other countries, underscoring the severity of the public health crisis amid ongoing conflict and deteriorating infrastructure. The organization warned that the spread of cholera remains a major threat to vulnerable communities, particularly in areas lacking access to clean water and adequate sanitation. Health experts stress that urgent international support is needed to contain the outbreak, strengthen medical response, and prevent further loss of life. The WHO emphasized that Yemen’s situation highlights the devastating impact of prolonged instability on public health systems.