How the Iran war is disrupting the world’s medicine supplies
The Iran war is disrupting global medical supply chains, causing delays and potential shortages of critical medicines and helium needed for MRIs. The conflict is affecting the movement of pharmaceuticals through the Persian Gulf, a critical transit hub, with shipping and air cargo capacity significantly reduced.
The Iran war is impacting medical supply chains worldwide. The Persian Gulf is a key transit point for pharmaceuticals from India, Europe, and China. Shipping and air cargo capacity have dropped significantly, with sea-shipping lanes and cargo airports disrupted. This is affecting cold-chain medicines, such as vaccines and insulin, which require quick and temperature-controlled transport. Delays and potential shortages are expected, with helium supplies for MRIs also at risk due to Qatar's production being affected by the conflict.
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