Strange disease claims lives of 3 citizens in Shabwa

SHABWA, Dec. 13 (YPA) – At least three citizens have died from a strange disease in Shabwa province, which is under the control of Islah Party militia loyal to Hadi’s government warring with the UAE-backed southern transitional council militia.

A medical source in the province said that three citizens died after suffering from a respiratory disease, which developed into severe difficulty breathing, which led to their death immediately Thursday in Habban district.

The health centers in Habban has referred a number of cases with the same disease to Mukalla city in the neighboring province of Hadramout, and the cities of Aden and Marib provinces, he added.

Diseases have spread in the oil-rich Shabwa province due to the deterioration of health services provided to citizens and the lack of health centers in the province’s areas.

YPA