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Drug shortages hit Middle East and Asia

Economic 18 sources
We're tracking this event across 18 sources. Structured analysis begins once evidence reaches a critical threshold.

What's happening

Shortages of essential medicines including insulin, blood thinners and contraceptives are affecting patients across Iran, India, Russia and Tunisia. Some cancer drugs are delayed due to cold-storage facility closures in Dubai and Doha.

Source profile
Arab
3
Al Jazeera Arabic, Al-Monitor, Middle East Eye
Israeli
3
Jerusalem Post, Times of Israel, Ynet Hebrew
Russian
3
RIA Novosti, RT English, TASS English
Iranian
2
Iran International, Mohammad Marandi (aggregated)
Turkish
2
Daily Sabah, Hurriyet Daily News
Uk
2
BBC World News, The Guardian World
Indian
2
Dawn, Tricontinental Institute
European
1
Le Monde

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