Highlights:
· Sa’ada continued reporting measles cases; 170 in April and 101 up to 13 May. An outbreak of dengue-chikungunya fever was reported in Lahj, Hajjah and Hodeidah governorates, with 887 suspected cases.
· Findings from a UNICEF and Dutch Government supported nationwide WASH survey show only 45% of Yemenis have access to improved water; 27% have adequate sanitation.
· Armed confrontation escalated in Abyan governorate between government forces and Ansar Al-Shari'a/AQAP. Two boys were reportedly killed and one boy injured in Khanfar district. Forty two schools in Lawder and four in Khanfar were reportedly partially damaged as a result of the conflict.
· Crisis conditions continue to severely affect Yemen’s children. A review of the consolidated humanitarian appeal indicate an increase in funding requirements of up to 38% (from US$ 50 million in January) to address immediate needs.