Medical and human rights circles in Sana’a reported that Dr. Majid Al-Khazan has entered a state of clinical death following a severe stroke inside a prison cell run by the Houthi rebels.
According to consistent sources, Al-Khazan, a renowned orthopedic surgeon suffered a massive cerebral stroke while being held under harsh detention conditions.
His health deteriorated dramatically, forcing authorities to transfer him under heavy guard to the Police Hospital, where he remains in a deep coma with vital functions lost.
The tragic development comes after a series of violations against the surgeon, beginning with his summons to the Press Prosecution before being imprisoned under Houthi directives.
Rights advocates accuse the Houthis of deliberately silencing professional voices that exposed the failures of their health institutions.
The case has sparked outrage among medical and legal communities, who warn that the treatment of Al-Khazan reflects a broader pattern of repression against independent experts and critics in Yemen.
The suffering of patients in the Houthi-controlled capital has worsened as near-total paralysis continues at Al-Jumhuri Hospital, the second-largest public medical facility in Sana’a.
According to medical sources, the disruption stems from an escalating internal conflict among Houthi leaders over appointments and revenue-sharing.
The dispute has led to a sweeping shutdown of services, depriving hundreds of patients daily of essential care and treatment.
Families report being turned away or forced to seek costly alternatives, while accusations mount against the Houthis of diverting hospital resources to serve their loyal elements.
Sources revealed that the struggle pits factions within the so-called Zakat Authority against rival officials in the Houthi-run Ministry of Health.
The renewed clashes center on administrative appointments and attempts to assert control over the hospital’s management and finances.