# Medical supply shortages in Pakistan > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/medical-supply-shortages-in-pakistan > Updated: 2026-10-29T06:20:11.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Pakistan is experiencing shortages of critical medical supplies, including insulin and influenza vaccines. In late October, a shortage of a specific insulin product for Type 1 diabetes patients emerged following a supply halt by a German manufacturer for product upgrades. Parliamentary Secretary for Health Nelson Azeem reported that while stocks were available through September, disruptions began in October. Officials noted supply levels dropped from 3,500 kits to approximately 1,000 kits. Lawmakers expressed concerns regarding the cost of alternatives, noting they can be “at least 20 per cent more expensive” for the estimated 34.5 million people in the country living with Type 1 diabetes. Simultaneously, the country is facing shortages of established influenza vaccine brands from multinational manufacturers such as Abbott and Sanofi, as well as Chinese producers like Sinovac and Shenzhen Innovax. In response to these shortages, drug inspectors in Lahore seized suspected counterfeit versions of Abbott’s Influvac, leading to two arrests. The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan also issued a safety alert regarding a falsified batch of Vaxigrip Tetra, stating that the specific batch in question was never imported or distributed in the country. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-29: Pakistan faces influenza vaccine shortages and counterfeit seizures Pakistan is facing shortages of major influenza vaccine brands from Abbott, Sanofi, and Chinese manufacturers, alongside the seizure of suspected counterfeit vaccines in Lahore. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pakistan-faces-influenza-vaccine-shortages-and-counterfeit-seizures ### 2026-10-24: Pakistan faces insulin shortage due to German manufacturer supply halt Pakistan is experiencing a shortage of a specific Type 1 diabetes insulin after its German manufacturer halted supplies for product upgrades, affecting patients across Asia, Europe, and Australia. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pakistan-faces-insulin-shortage-due-to-german-manufacturer-supply-halt --- Cite as: Medical supply shortages in Pakistan. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/medical-supply-shortages-in-pakistan