Khartoum: People in war-hit Sudan are facing a growing shortage of medicines as the ongoing conflict linked to Iran disrupts global supply routes and delays humanitarian aid.
In several rural areas, clinics that serve thousands of people have gone months without receiving essential supplies. Health workers say they are running out of basic medicines such as malaria treatment, antibiotics and pain relief drugs. Many patients are being turned away or treated with very limited resources.
Aid organisations report that shipments which once took a short time to arrive are now delayed for weeks. Supplies are being rerouted through longer and more expensive paths due to disruptions in key shipping routes. Transport costs have also increased, making it harder for aid groups to deliver help.
The crisis is linked to the wider impact of the Iran conflict, which has affected global trade and fuel prices. Higher fuel costs have made transportation more expensive, while disruptions at major shipping points have slowed down the movement of goods across regions.
Sudan was already facing one of the world’s most serious humanitarian crises. Millions of people have been displaced by ongoing internal conflict, and a large part of the population depends on aid for survival. Health services have been weakened, with many hospitals and clinics no longer fully functioning.
Recent global assessments warn that the wider economic effects of the Iran war could push millions more people into poverty. Rising food and fuel prices are expected to worsen hunger, especially in fragile countries like Sudan.
On the ground, the situation is becoming more difficult each day. Families are struggling to access treatment, and health workers are trying to cope with growing needs and shrinking supplies.
Aid agencies warn that unless supply routes improve and support increases, the health situation in Sudan could worsen further, leaving many without even the most basic care.