Some people in Sudan say they have struggled to obtain medicines, and the war in Iran has made that worse. Prices have spiked, and pharmacies are often out of stock. The latest Middle East conflict has disrupted vital shipping routes, affecting aid delivery worldwide. The International Rescue Committee says shipments to Sudan have faced delays and increased costs. The United Nations reports a 20% rise in transport costs due to rerouting. A fragile ceasefire with Iran has done little to ease the situation. Sudan's health ministry tries to fill gaps, but shortages persist, leaving many without essential medicines.

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Kelley Nalewaja stands by a memorial for her son, Michael Nalewaja, seen in the photo, who died after unknowingly taking a lethal cocktail of fentanyl and carfentanil in November 2025, at her home in El Dorado Hills, Calif., Thursday, April 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

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Kelley Nalewaja, right, looks over photos of her son, Michael Nalewaja, who died after unknowingly taking a lethal cocktail of fentanyl and carfentanil in November 2025, with her daughter, Caroline Bendel, at her home in El Dorado Hills, Calif., Thursday, April 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

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Kelley Nalewaja sits at the memorial for her son, Michael Nalewaja, who died after unknowingly taking a lethal cocktail of fentanyl and carfentanil in November 2025, at her home in El Dorado Hills, Calif., Thursday, April 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)