Understanding how conflict affects cholera outbreaks in Yemen
Official title: Quantifying Conflict and its Association with Cholera in Yemen
Funded at University of California-Irvine · NIH-11071277 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how the ongoing conflict in Yemen affects the spread of cholera by damaging healthcare facilities, and it aims to help improve responses and rebuild health services to better protect people from this disease during tough times.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California-Irvine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Irvine, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2025 |
| Project end | December 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $45,976 |
| NIH project number | 1F31AI183632-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11071277 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in Yemen who are affected by cholera and the ongoing conflict.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of Yemen or those not affected by cholera or conflict may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between ongoing conflict in Yemen and the rise of cholera cases. It aims to quantify the impact of conflict on healthcare infrastructure and disease incidence, particularly focusing on how air raids and other violence have compromised health facilities. By developing a model to analyze these associations, the research seeks to provide insights that could inform humanitarian responses and infrastructure rebuilding efforts in conflict-affected areas. The ultimate goal is to better understand how to mitigate the spread of cholera amidst ongoing humanitarian crises.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for managing cholera outbreaks in conflict zones, ultimately saving lives.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of quantifying conflict's impact on cholera is novel, similar studies have shown that understanding the relationship between conflict and disease can lead to effective public health interventions.
Where this research is happening
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University of California-Irvine
Irvine, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tarnas, Maia Celine — University of California-Irvine
- Study coordinator: Tarnas, Maia Celine
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.