Taha Karimi, 58, a member of the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan, stands near his home damaged in a drone attack carried out by Iran-backed proxies, in the Kurdish town of Soran, on March 8, 2026. [AFP]
The ongoing Iran, Israel-US war has left patients bound for treatment in Turkey, India, Pakistan and Cyprus stranded as Middle Eastern airspace closures halt flights.
Turkey, India and Cyprus are among the top destinations for Kenyans seeking specialised medical care abroad.
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