Sudan Iran Impact

A staffer checks the pharmacy shelves at a public health clinic in Qoz Nafisa village, Khartoum state, Sudan, Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

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Residents in rural Sudan say the Iran war has made it harder to get medicines

Residents in rural Sudan say the Iran war has made it harder to get medicines

Some people in Sudan say they have struggled to obtain medicines, and the war in Iran has made that worse. Prices have spiked, and pharmacies are often out of stock. The latest Middle East conflict has disrupted vital shipping routes, affecting aid delivery worldwide. The International Rescue Committee says shipments to Sudan have faced delays and increased costs. The United Nations reports a 20% rise in transport costs due to rerouting. A fragile ceasefire with Iran has done little to ease the situation. Sudan's health ministry tries to fill gaps, but shortages persist, leaving many without essential medicines.