Local and World Health Organization officials blame Western sanctions for severely restricting pharmaceutical imports, even though medical supplies are largely exempt from measures imposed by the United States and European Union.
Maafisa wa ndani na wa Shirika la Afya Ulimwenguni wanalaumu vikwazo vya Magharibi kwa kuzuia vikali uagizaji wa dawa, ingawa vifaa vya matibabu vimeondolewa kwa hatua zilizowekwa na Merika na Jumuiya ya Ulaya.