(CNN) A cholera outbreak in war-torn Yemen continues to spread at a rapid pace. "The fact of the matter is, this is really a dire humanitarian situation and seemingly is only getting worse, particularly for children," UNICEF spokesman Christopher Tidey said. Millions in need of assistanceOf Yemen's population of 27.4 million, UNICEF estimates that 18.8 million are in need of humanitarian assistance, Tidey said. Of the country's 12.6 million children, 1.6 million are displaced while nearly 80%, or 9.6 million, require humanitarian assistance, Tidey said. The WHO has established four cholera treatment facilities and 16 oral dehydration centers in the country.

Source: CNN June 13, 2017 15:21 UTC