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Medicine shortages grow in Iran as US tightens sanctions, blockade
HealthMedicine shortages due to US sanctions and blockade
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Iran is facing a growing shortage of medicines, including life-saving drugs, due to tightened US sanctions and blockade.
Many Iranians, like 59-year-old Farah, are struggling to access or afford necessary medications, with some forced to switch to Iranian-made alternatives.
- US sanctions and blockade are exacerbating medicine shortages in Iran
- Some patients are switching to Iranian-made versions of medications
- Quality and effectiveness of Iranian-made versions are a concern
- US sanctions and blockade are contributing to the shortages
- Iran is facing a growing shortage of medicines, including life-saving drugs, due to tightened US sanctions and blockade.
- US sanctions and blockade are contributing to the shortages
- Quality and effectiveness of Iranian-made versions are a concern
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- Center: Many Iranians cannot access or afford life-saving drugs, but authorities say pharmaceutical sector will not collapse.
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Expected Outcomes
- Potential worsening of medicine shortages, increased suffering for patients
Why It Matters
Access to life-saving medications is a critical human rights issue
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- Sep 9Al Jazeera: Many Iranians cannot access or afford life-saving drugs, but authorities say pharmaceutical sector will not collapse.
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