India-Pakistan tensions threaten Pakistan’s healthcare system

Imagine waiting for life-saving medicine for your child—medicine that can only be sourced from another country. For millions in Pakistan, this is a harsh reality.

From cancer treatments to essential vaccines, countless families rely on India’s pharmaceutical industry for survival. But as political tensions rise and trade ties fray, many are now left in limbo—waiting for help that may never arrive.

This story explores how Pakistan’s healthcare system is increasingly dependent on India’s medicine supply—and the devastating consequences families are facing as a result.