Despite sanctions, Iran’s Food and Drug Administration (IFDA) has managed to procure and store the essential medical supplies needed by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) patients, an official with IFDA has said.

EB is a severe and life-threatening skin condition that causes extremely painful wounds. Many are children, who are often referred to as “butterfly kids” because of their fragile skin.

The provided items will meet patients’ needs for six months. EB Home will distribute them among patients, free of charge, IRNA quoted Mavedat Homaei as saying.

The World Health Organization has also helped the country to receive these products, the official noted.

Medicine import crisis in wake of sanctions

In a recent statement, in November, a high-ranking official at IFDA revealed that European Union sanctions have significantly impacted Iran’s pharmaceutical imports, leaving patients with critical health needs particularly vulnerable.

The government is now exploring alternative pathways to ensure the steady flow of essential medical supplies to the country.