The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is warning that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is causing major disruptions to humanitarian supply chains worldwide. Rising transport costs and delays across sea, land and air routes are slowing the delivery of essential aid, leaving vulnerable communities waiting longer for life‑saving assistance.


To unpack the scale of the challenge and how the IFRC is responding, we speak to Nikola Jovanovic, the IFRC’s Global Supply Chain Coordinator for Emergencies.

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is warning that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is causing major disruptions to humanitarian supply chains worldwide. Rising transport costs and delays across sea, land and air routes are slowing the delivery of essential aid, leaving vulnerable communities waiting longer for life‑saving assistance.
 To unpack the scale of the challenge and how the IFRC is responding, we speak to Nikola Jovanovic, the IFRC&rsquo;s Global Supply Chain Coordinator for Emergencies.