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鈥淒uring the recent conflict [in Iran], there was a pause, not a full stop or halt of the functions. Once the airspace opened up again, we reprioritized the delivery of those life-saving kits to the member states, and we came back on track鈥� We still find hope in the communication between the different member states, between the different partners to secure some of these supplies, or keep supply chains alive.鈥�

Daniel Dadzie speaks to Hanan Balkhy, the World Health Organisation鈥檚 Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, about navigating the challenges posed by recent conflicts in Sudan and Iran.

It鈥檚 one of six regional WHO offices around the world, covering a total population of nearly 745 million people from Morocco in the west to Pakistan in the east, and as far south as Sudan.

The WHO works with governments and local authorities to improve access to basic healthcare and provide support during humanitarian emergencies.

Global supply chains were severely disrupted when the conflict in Iran began just over two months ago. Although much of the focus of this disruption has been on oil and trade, crucial medical supplies have also been delayed in reaching where they鈥檙e needed most.

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(Image: Hanan Balkhy. Credit: Getty)