Pakistan is facing shortages of medicines and infant formula due to supply disruptions linked to the US-Iran conflict. Heavy reliance on imports and lack of policy preparedness have led to rising prices and limited availability, affecting patients dependent on critical treatments.
New Delhi, April 18, 2026: The US-Iran conflict has disrupted supplies of life-saving medicines and infant milk formula in Pakistan, exposing gaps in the country’s healthcare preparedness and policy framework, a report has said.
Supply disruptions trigger shortages and price rise
According to a report published in Pakistan Observer, the supply shock has led to shortages and rising prices, causing distress among patients, particularly those dependent on critical drugs and imported nutritional products.
Concerns over lack of policy and price control
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