The World Health Organization (WHO) is facing significant challenges in delivering emergency medical supplies due to the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Previously frozen air, sea, and land routes originating from its Dubai hub are now being rerouted via long overland journeys.

• The WHO is now trucked supplies like insulin and emergency kits to Lebanon via Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Syria, with the UAE providing funding.
• Paul Molinaro, WHO head of Operations, Support and Logistics, noted that these workarounds lead to cost increases and lead time increases.
• Concerns are rising that a lack of fuel could strand aid stocks and lead to serious issues within 6 to 8 weeks, rather than immediate drug shortages.