Shortages – MOSAEC

U.S. Races to Replace IV Fluid Supplies After Hurricane Helene

Officials are looking to foreign sources to ease shortages of IV bags caused by Hurricane Helene as hospitals begin rationing fluids to protect the sickest patients.

By Christina Jewett

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The Global Threat of Antibiotic Resistance

International health experts have begun to shift their focus to try to provide access to basic drugs in countries where preventable deaths from infections occur too frequently.

By Andrew Jacobs

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Tourism and Water Shortages on the Greek Islands: A Delicate Balance

As climate change brings water shortages to vacation hot spots, we look at Greece’s tourism-dependent islands, where residents sometimes compete with visitors for a dwindling supply.

By Ceylan Yeginsu and Iliana Magra

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What Canada’s Rail Shutdown Could Mean for U.S. Supply Chains

Rail labor disruptions in Canada tend to be brief, but a prolonged stoppage could hurt farmers, automakers and other businesses.

By Peter Eavis and Ian Austen

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