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Yemeni newborns face risk of death as Saudi blockade restricts food and medicine

Health officials in Yemen have warned of rising newborn mortality due to humanitarian restrictions imposed under the Saudi blockade.

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Noura Mansour
Press TV, Sana'a

Health officials in Yemen are warning of rising mortality rates due to restrictions imposed under the Saudi blockade.

They say malnutrition is putting pregnant women at greater risk, while newborns in need of specialized medical care are not receiving proper treatment.