Essam Mahyoub Dahan

“Because of the siege and the shortage of diesel and medical solutions, we have recently been forced to reduce dialysis sessions from four hours to just two and a half,”

Essam Mahyoub Dahan · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-24

The dialysis centre director explained that the Houthi siege and shortages forced reductions in dialysis session durations.

“The only solution is to end the siege and return things to the way they were.”

Essam Mahyoub Dahan · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-24

Dahan stated that ending the Houthi siege was the only solution to restore adequate dialysis treatment.

“These measures are not effective for many patients,”

Essam Mahyoub Dahan · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-24

Dahan said the shortened dialysis sessions were not effective for many patients and that Abdulwuhab's condition had deteriorated.

“We know this is not adequate, but we have no choice if we are to keep the centre operating for as long as possible before it shuts down completely.”

Essam Mahyoub Dahan · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-24

Dahan acknowledged the reduced sessions were inadequate but said there was no choice to keep the centre operating as long as possible.