Britain could be “weeks away” from drug shortages if the Iran war continues, experts say

Britain could be "weeks away" from drug shortages if the Iran war continues, experts say

Britain is “weeks away” from shortages of medicines ranging from painkillers to cancer treatments if the Iran war continues, experts say, while drug prices could also rise. The conflict has disrupted the supply of countless critical raw materials, including oil, gas, crop fertilizers and helium — and health needs may be next. David Weeks, director … Read more

Middle East war: Attacks on vital health services, fears of evacuation

Middle East war: Attacks on vital health services, fears of evacuation

In a rare bit of good news, however, the UN’s World Health Organization (WHO) said aid shipments were “back on track” from Dubai, one of its key aid hubs, after major disruptions to flights and other shipments were caused by Iranian strikes in the Gulf. “I would say the first two weeks of the crisis … Read more