Medical supplies are stuck in Dubai, as clinics around the world face shortages
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Hospitals and clinics in Yemen are facing shortages of medical supplies, including therapeutic foods to treat severe malnutrition in children. The supplies are stuck in Dubai's Jebel Ali Port due to the war in Iran and restrictions on shipments in the Strait of Hormuz, affecting aid groups across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
Aid groups are warning of a critical shortage of medical supplies in Yemen. The country is already dealing with chronic malnutrition and outbreaks of cholera, measles, and polio. Over 100 tons of therapeutic foods are stuck in Dubai's Jebel Ali Port. The war in Iran has stalled global supplies of fuel, fertilizers, and medical supplies. Clinics across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa are at risk of running out of basic medication and food. Aid organizations are scrambling for alternatives, but options are slim.
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