Interruption Of Supply Research Articles

Climate Crisis on Energy Bills: Who Bears the Greater Burden of Extreme Weather Events?

The increasing frequency of extreme weather events driven by global climate change poses a critical threat to energy system vulnerability and household energy security. Using meteorological data from NOAA and Chinese weather stations (2012-2022), this study examines the impact of extreme climate risks on household energy poverty. Our findings reveal two significant transmission channels: infrastructure disruption and price fluctuation. Extreme weather events compromise energy infrastructure stability and cause supply interruptions, while temperature extremes trigger energy price volatility and increase household expenditure burdens. We further find that regions with weak infrastructure, areas prone to natural disasters, and low-income households are particularly vulnerable to these impacts. These findings suggest that climate change may exacerbate social inequality through energy poverty channels.

Optimal microgrid planning for electricity security in Niamey: A strategic response to sudden supply disruptions from neighboring sources

Optimal microgrid planning for electricity security in Niamey: A strategic response to sudden supply disruptions from neighboring sources

Trade Integration and Supply Disruptions: Sharing the Pain From a Russian Gas Shut-off to Europe

Trade Integration and Supply Disruptions: Sharing the Pain From a Russian Gas Shut-off to Europe

Short-term outcome of endovascular stenting for symptomatic vertebrobasilar stenosis

BackgroundStroke is a global health concern, causing blood supply interruption to the brain. Vertebrobasilar stenosis (VBS) is the main concern, causing stroke or ischemic attacks. Treatment includes antithrombotic therapy and lifestyle modifications, but invasive intervention like endovascular angioplasty is needed in indicated patients. This study aims to investigate the short-term outcome of endovascular stenting, especially, drug-eluting stents (DES) for symptomatic vertebrobasilar stenosis. In this prospective cohort study, we selected patients with ischemic events, including transient ischemic attack (TIA) or non-disabling stroke, diagnosed by CT or MRI brain, MRA, and over 70% diameter stenosis of the basilar or vertebral artery suggested by angiography. Patients with previous stent at the target lesion, acute stroke, heavily calcified lesion, complete artery occlusion, massive infarction with marked neurological deficit, intracranial hemorrhage, intracranial brain tumors, contraindicated to antithrombotic and/or anticoagulant, pregnant women, and patients susceptible to follow-up loss were excluded.ResultsThis study involved 17 patients evaluated for ischemic events in the vertebrobasilar system, with a mean age of 58.47 ± 9.41 years. The most prevalent comorbidity was a previous transient ischemic attack (TIA) in 15 patients (88.2%), followed by hypertension in 12 patients (70.6%), diabetes and hyperlipidemia in 10 patients each (58.8% for both). Ischemic heart disease was present in 6 patients (35.3%), and smoking was reported by 5 patients (29.4%). The predominant stenosis location was intracranial in 11 patients (64.7%), with extracranial being the second most prevalent site in 6 patients (35.3%). The most prevalent kind of stenosis observed was atherosclerosis, affecting 11 patients (64.7%), followed by dissection in 6 patients (35.2%). The peri-procedural outcomes were good in 15 patients (88.2%) and bad in 2 patients (11.8%). The modified Rankin score (MRS) score was significantly decreased after 5-month follow-up than pre-operative. There was no statistically significant difference between extracranial and intracranial stenosis regarding the final outcome, residual stenosis, or peri-procedural complications.ConclusionsOur findings emphasize the potential advantages of stenting for carefully chosen individuals with symptomatic vertebrobasilar stenosis and simple lesion morphologies (Mori types A and B). However, further research is needed for patient selection and therapy optimization.

Mitigating Supply Disruption Risks: Impact of Product Upgrading Strategy

Supply disruption is one of the crucial risks faced by supply chains in the changing external environment. To mitigate supply disruption risk and enhance resilience, product upgrading with Research and Development (R&D) investment is widely adopted by firms. In this paper, we establish a game-theoretic model to study the operation decisions and product upgrading strategies for a supply chain. Specifically, Firm 1 faces supply disruption risks when selling a normal product with a key component sourced from an unreliable supplier. To achieve supply resilience, the firm has an incentive to replace the unreliable supplier with product upgrading supported by R&D. It has an option to make high or low investments in R&D projects, indicating a high or low success rate. Our findings reveal that Firm 1 prefers to make investments in R&D for the upgraded product at a high investment level when the additional production cost of the upgraded product is relatively low or both the upgrading cost and supply disruption risk are relatively high. Extending our model to a duopoly scenario, we investigate the impact of competition on the product upgrading strategy selection. It is shown that a firm with a sufficiently large market share can drive its competitor out of the market by making R&D investments. Compared to the monopoly scenario, Firm 1 has a stronger incentive to upgrade the product under the duopoly scenario if its market share is relatively low. Finally, we identify the conditions where consumers get benefits from product upgrading. Our findings shed light on the importance of product upgrading strategy in a volatile business environment and provide insights into how firms can effectively mitigate supply disruption risk through R&D investments.

Addressing Shortages with Storage: From Old Grain Pits to New Solutions for Underground Storage Systems

In every era, climate variability and frequent food shortages have made it necessary to store harvested grains for more than one season. Underground grain storage has been used since ancient times throughout the world. Italy (Cerignola) and Malta (Valletta and Floriana) have preserved rare examples of more recent (from the 16th century onward) large concentrations of grain pits, capable of accumulating substantial reserves to cope with famine or siege. No longer in operation, they represent an important part of the cultural heritage of the agricultural economy. The purpose of this narrative review was, after a geographical framing of grain pits in the Eurasian and African macro-areas, to take the Italian and Maltese grain pits as historical case studies to draw attention to the reevaluation of underground grain storage in the context of climate change and food insecurity. Today, as in the past, grain reserves play a significant role in food security in developing countries and, due to climate change and geopolitical events that can cause disruptions in grain supplies, are also increasingly important for developed countries. A comparison of traditional and modern underground storage systems reveals the great flexibility of this technology, ranging from basic pits of different sizes to large underground granaries equipped with a support structure. The advantages of underground storage, such as environmental sustainability due to thermal insulation of the soil and airtight conditions that make high energy inputs for grain cooling and pesticide use unnecessary, are still useful today, perhaps more so than in the past. Prospects for development include technical solutions involving the application of innovative information technology-based monitoring systems and the use of modern materials to ensure the performance of waterproofing, seepage control, and static safety, all tools for further evolution of this ancient storage system.

Evidence-Based Framework for Surgical Irrigation Fluid Stewardship and Endoscopic Case Prioritization During Fluid Shortages.

The US supply disruption of surgical irrigation fluids in September 2024 prompted the need for fluid conservation and potential deferral of urology procedures. We characterized fluid use in common endoscopic procedures to articulate recommendations for irrigation fluid stewardship and case prioritization during fluid shortages. We reviewed case volumes and irrigation fluid use for endoscopic urological procedures at our institution during January-September 2024. We convened a panel of high-volume urologists and used a 3-step modified Delphi method to determine consensus recommendations for fluid stewardship and case prioritization. Among 6155 cases, the procedures consuming the highest mean per-case fluid volumes were prostate enucleation (26.6 L), transurethral resection of the prostate (16.7 L), percutaneous nephrolithotomy (12.4 L), and robotic water-jet prostate ablation (10.9 L). These 4 procedures comprised 17% of all cases but consumed 42% of total fluid volume. To prioritize procedures for potential deferral, procedures were stratified into 3 fluid tiers based on fluid consumption and 3 urgency tiers based on clinical indication. Combining both fluid and urgency tiers, we identified 5 procedural priority levels in which lower priority cases that consume more fluid and treat less urgent indications are deferred first. Finally, we defined 4 fluid stewardship principles addressing patient and trainee needs. Among endoscopic urology cases, the 4 most fluid-intensive procedures consume 42% of surgical irrigation fluid. A case prioritization framework that accounts for fluid consumption and clinical urgency can help urology practices navigate potential case deferrals. Fluid stewardship principles may optimize fluid conservation to minimize adverse impact on patients and trainees.

Analysis of Animal Models of Traumatic Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head Based on Blood Supply: A Literature Review.

Traumatic osteonecrosis of the femoral head (TONFH) refers to ischemic osteonecrosis is resulting from an acute mechanical interruption of the blood supply to the femoral head. The early diagnosis and optimal treatment have been central focuses of research and continue to undergo improvement. Reliable animal models are essential for advancing research into the treatment of the disease. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of tetrapod models (rats, rabbits, dogs, and sheep) and bipod models (emus, ostriches), as well as various modeling methods (traumatic hip dislocation, dissection of the round ligament and ligature of the femoral neck, femoral neck fracture (FNF), reduction and internal fixation after femoral neck fracture, and highly selective disruption of the anterior-superior retinacular vessels). This review examines the advantages, disadvantages, and applicability of each model. Based on blood flow analysis, it proposes a more reliable direction for TONFH modeling: simulating partial blood flow injury in the context of FNF.

Review of Research on the Evaluation of Critical Mineral Supply Chain Resilience

Critical minerals are vital to national economic development and indispensable to strategic emerging industries. In the upstream of these strategic industries, critical minerals supply chain are at risk of supply interruption, which affects the supply security of these crucial industries. How to evaluate and improve the resilience of the critical mineral supply chain has become an urgent problem to be solved. This paper combs through the relevant research on the resilience of critical mineral supply chain. It divides the research into two major categories: evaluation of supply chain resilience and critical mineral supply chain, forming a literature review. The research results of relevant scholars are elaborated on respectively. Further summaries of critical mineral supply chain resilience and future research direction are put forward.

A transdisciplinary, comparative analysis reveals key risks from Arctic permafrost thaw

Permafrost thaw poses diverse risks to Arctic environments and livelihoods. Understanding the effects of permafrost thaw is vital for informed policymaking and adaptation efforts. Here, we present the consolidated findings of a risk analysis spanning four study regions: Longyearbyen (Svalbard, Norway), the Avannaata municipality (Greenland), the Beaufort Sea region and the Mackenzie River Delta (Canada) and the Bulunskiy District of the Sakha Republic (Russia). Local stakeholders’ and scientists’ perceptions shaped our understanding of the risks as dynamic, socionatural phenomena involving physical processes, key hazards, and societal consequences. Through an inter- and transdisciplinary risk analysis based on multidirectional knowledge exchanges and thematic network analysis, we identified five key hazards of permafrost thaw. These include infrastructure failure, disruption of mobility and supplies, decreased water quality, challenges for food security, and exposure to diseases and contaminants. The study’s novelty resides in the comparative approach spanning different disciplines, environmental and societal contexts, and the transdisciplinary synthesis considering various risk perceptions.

A Systematic Review on Decision-Making Models for Evaluating Supply Risks

Objective: The objective of the present study is to carry out a systematic review of the literature regarding quantitative models for assessing supply risks. Theoretical Framework: Organizations and their supply chains are increasingly exposed to risks. Given the uncertainties of the business environment, the occurrence of adverse events may result in the interruption of supply in these chains, causing disruption and losses. The development of decision-making models to support risk assessment helps prevent supply discontinuity and can contribute to increasing the robustness of supply chains. Method: Aiming to map quantitative models to support supply risk assessment, the systematic literature review was carried out based on the PRISMA method. Seven factors were considered to classify the selected studies, namely: year of publication, purpose of risk assessment, technique(s) used, criteria, types of input data, support for group decisions and application sector. Results and Discussion: It was found that most of the techniques used are aimed at environments of uncertainty and group decision-making processes. There was also a predominance of applications in companies in the automotive industry and the focus on risk assessment for supplier selection. The most frequent decision technique was AHP. Research Implications: In addition to mapping the state of the art on this topic, some opportunities for future studies were identified in order to assist managers and researchers interested in developing new decision-making models for assessing supply risks. Originality/Value: Based on the bibliographical research carried out, it can be stated that this is the first study focused on mapping decision-making models for assessing supply risks. This study complements previous systematic reviews on risk management in supply chains and can be valuable for the development of tools aimed at mitigating supply risks.

Observing Changes in Motoneuron Characteristics Following Distorted Sensorimotor Input via Blood Flow Restriction.

Disruption of the blood supply to a limb in conjunction with active movement boosts muscle growth, aids in rehabilitation, and allows controlled exploration of the sensorimotor system. Yet, the underlying neuromechanical changes have not been observed in great detail. This study aims to report the acute neuromuscular effects of temporary blood flow restriction (BFR) through behavioral changes at the level of motor units (MUs) using high-density surface electromyography on the abductor digiti minimi muscle during 20 trapezoidal and sinusoidal isometric force tracking tasks (5 pre-BFR, 5 during BFR, and 10 post-BFR). Unsurprisingly, during BFR, reported discomfort levels increased significantly (ρ < 0.001) regardless of the task (+239% trapezoidal, +228% sinusoidal). However, BFR had very little impact on task tracking performance, though the reconstructed force derived from the underlying neural drive (smoothed cumulative spike train of MUs) deviated substantially during BFR (-40% in trapezoidal, -47% in sinusoidal). Regardless of the condition, the numbers of extracted MUs were consistent (20-26 in trapezoidal, 23-29 in sinusoidal). Interestingly, the inter-spike interval (ISI) of these units increased by 28% in trapezoidal and 24% in sinusoidal tasks during BFR, with ISI steadily returning to original values post-BFR. These results indicate that acute BFR transiently alters the active MU pool, and MU firing behavior, yet only slightly affects the resulting task performance. However, pre-BFR motor function is gradually restored after BFR release. These findings provide insights into the resulting effects of acute BFR administration and the complex response it elicits from the sensorimotor system.

“We Women Are Suffering”: Fragile Water Infrastructure and Gendered Embodied Labor

One of the core tenets of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 is the achievement of universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all by 2030. In Kilifi County, Kenya, the official narrative claims all residents have access to clean and safe drinking water. Many residents counter the official narratives, however, saying they experience frequent water supply interruptions and often go months, sometimes years, without access to clean and safe drinking water. Using household surveys, key informant interviews, and participant observations from eighteen months of ethnographic field work in Kilifi County, this research examines the fragility of water infrastructure to elucidate the gendered material, emotional, and embodied experiences of water insecurity in rural and periurban coastal communities. We argue that water security can better be assessed through an understanding of infrastructural fragility than the absolute presence or absence of necessary infrastructure. By recognizing the inherent fragility of water infrastructure systems, this analysis elucidates the material consequences for residents, as reflected through their gendered emotional and embodied experiences of water insecurity. Building on previous scholarship in geographies of the body, space, and infrastructure, this work makes visible the gendered, emotional, and embodied impacts of fragile water infrastructure in Kilifi North and the specific ways in which women’s bodies become substituted for the decaying infrastructure.

Transmission line trip faults under extreme snow and ice conditions: a case study

Extreme weather events, particularly snow and ice storms, present significant threats to the stability and reliability of high-voltage transmission lines, leading to substantial disruptions in power supply. This study delves into the causes and consequences of transmission line trip faults that occur under severe winter conditions, with a focused case study in Inner Mongolia—an area frequently impacted by snow and ice hazards. By systematically analyzing field data collected during critical periods of ice accumulation, this research identifies and examines key factors contributing to faults, such as conductor galloping, insulator degradation, and structural fatigue. These issues are often exacerbated by prolonged exposure to low temperatures and high wind speeds, which further compromise the integrity of transmission infrastructure. In addition to field observations, comprehensive testing of the affected insulators and components reveals mechanical and electrical vulnerabilities that play a significant role in the occurrence of trip faults. To combat these challenges, the paper proposes a series of mitigation and prevention strategies. These include enhancing design specifications to ensure resilience against increased ice and wind loads, deploying real-time monitoring systems capable of detecting early indicators of conductor galloping and ice accumulation, and employing advanced de-icing technologies to reduce the risk of ice-related failures. Moreover, the integration of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and artificial intelligence (AI)-based fault detection tools presents promising opportunities for improving remote monitoring capabilities and enabling proactive maintenance interventions. By leveraging these innovative technologies, the resilience of transmission lines in harsh climates can be significantly enhanced. The findings of this study not only provide a comprehensive framework for minimizing the impact of extreme weather on transmission infrastructure but also contribute valuable insights toward fostering a more reliable and resilient power grid capable of withstanding the challenges posed by an increasingly volatile climate.

Study of thermohydrodynamic processes in the air environment in the system of melting ice on the wires of the power transmission line

The paper considers issues related to modeling thermal and hydrodynamic processes in the "wire – ice shell – air" system that occur during melting of ice on wires. The problem of ice shell growth on the surface of power transmission line wires has been known for a long time, and many works in the field of ice growth control and technical means of combating this phenomenon are devoted to its solution. Recently, works have appeared on melting systems that operate without disconnecting lines from consumers, which increases the reliability and uninterruptible power supply, reduces economic losses from undersupply of products during power supply interruptions. The process of ice melting can occur under conditions of heating the conductors with a high current to a steady positive temperature until the ice shell is destroyed. In this case, switching to the melting mode is carried out for a short period of time. An alternative to this method is to combine power supply to consumers and ice melting. In this case, the heat generation capacity in the wires is less, the melting time is increased, but there is no need to disconnect consumers. The problem of maintaining the line in the operating mode of transmitting electric energy to consumers is solved by additionally loading the line with reactive currents by connecting a certain inductive load. The increase in currents and power coming from the supply transformer to the line must be technically feasible so as not to overload the source and not cause its shutdown. Due to power limitations, it is necessary to carry out accurate calculations of thermal processes to determine acceptable modes of melting the ice layer. Complex modeling of thermohydrodynamic processes in the "wire – ice shell – air" system is considered. Several methods for determining the coefficients of convective heat exchange at the boundaries of the conductor at different wind speeds are considered.

Impact of dronabinol shortage on a population of chronic pain patients: A retrospective observational study

A supply shortage of dronabinol occurred between December 2023 and February 2024, forcing chronic pain patients to discontinue this treatment. We assessed the impact of this shortage on patients in our hospital. A retrospective observational study of patients treated with dronabinol was conducted. Collected data included socio-demographic, pharmacological and clinical data. Pain intensity and its interference, the intensity of other pain dimensions (mood, relationship with others, etc.) and quality of sleep were collected before discontinuation (dronabinol dosage balanced, M0) and at the end of discontinuation (dronabinol stopped for several weeks, M3). The patient's perception of his state of health evolution was collected at the end of the shortage. Health deterioration was reported by 86% of patients after 3months of rupture. Pain intensity and its interference with patients' daily lives increased significantly. Patients' sleep deteriorated significantly. The number of patients with permanent pain increased 5-fold (n=2 at M0 and n=10 at M3). The number of patients with more than 20painful attacks per 24hours increased 2-fold (n=2 at M0 and n=4 at M3). Although data on the efficiency of dronabinol are currently limited, this supply disruption has had negative clinical consequences for our patients. With drug shortages multiplying in recent years, the marketing of new specialties and therefore the availability of therapeutic alternatives could help reduce the clinical impact of a possible new dronabinol shortage in these refractory chronic pain patients.

ОРГАНИЗАЦИОННЫЙ АСПЕКТ СОВЕРШЕНСТВОВАНИЯ ДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТИ ПО СОКРАЩЕНИЮ ПОТЕРЬ В СЕТЯХ ВОДОСНАБЖЕНИЯ СФЕРЫ ЖИЛИЩНО-КОММУНАЛЬНОГО ХОЗЯЙСТВА

It has been shown that it is possible to increase the efficiency of the functioning of water supply organizations in the housing and communal services sector by reducing non-production water losses, including reducing leaks from the main networks of water supply systems. Replacing worn-out networks requires significant financial costs, therefore, urgent measures are to reduce the time it takes to detect water leaks from the network and eliminate them. Analysis of known methods for detecting leaks in public water supply mains was performed. Their shortcomings are shown. At the same time, general scientific methods of cognition were used, including theoretical ones: analysis, synthesis, abstraction and generalization. Based on the analysis, an improved method for detecting water leaks from water supply networks has been developed. It provides for the use of different types of sensors and devices: moisture-sensitive, acoustic and thermal imaging in combination with an unmanned aerial vehicle. The developed method will make it possible to increase reliability and reliability of obtaining information on the formation of water leakage from the water supply network, to increase the accuracy and efficiency of determining the place of leakage in the network and its elimination, as well as to reduce the duration of the interruption of water supply to consumers. All this will lead to an increase in the efficiency of the resource supplying organization.

Investigation of the Effects of Silymarin on Ovarian Ischemia Reperfusion via Nrf-2/HO-1/NQO1, Ki-67 and Wnt Signaling Pathways.

Ovarian ischemia is a pathological condition that usually occurs due to ovarian torsion, resulting in the interruption of blood supply to the ovaries and oxygen deficiency. Silymarin (SLM) is a flavonoid complex of plant origin with pharmacological properties such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiapoptotic effects. In this study, we investigated the effects of SLM through different pathways in rats subjected to experimental ovarian ischemia/reperfusion (I/R). Female Wistar rats were divided into five groups: Control, SLM (50 mg/kg), I/R, I/R + SLM25 (25 mg/kg), and I/R + SLM50 (50 mg/kg). SLM was given orally for 7 days, followed by ischemia (2 h) and reperfusion (2 h) on day 8. Biochemical (MDA, GSH, SOD, CAT, GPx) and histological (H&E, Ki-67 IHC) analyses were performed. Also, molecular (qRT-PCR) analyses were performed to evaluate oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis, and Wnt signaling. I/R increased MDA and NO levels in ovarian tissue while decreasing SOD, CAT, GPx, and GSH. Antioxidant defense genes (Nrf-2, HO-1, NQO1) were suppressed, and inflammation markers (NF-ĸB, IL-1β, TNF-α) along with apoptotic markers (Bax, Caspase-3) were elevated, while Bcl-2 decreased. The Wnt signaling pathway was inhibited, particularly at Wnt-3A, LRP5, Dvl-2, and Cyclin-1, reducing Ki-67 protein levels and IHC positivity. Silymarin has shown a therapeutic effect on ovarian ischemia reperfusion injury with its antioxidant, antiapoptotic and anti-inflammatory effects and cell cycle regulatory activity.

Is there an Increase in Total Hip Arthroplasty Due to Osteonecrosis of Femoral Head After Covid-19 Pandemic?: A Retrospective Study Among Patients in Central Karnataka, India.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection or corticosteroid usage during the COVID-19 pandemic as risk factors for avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head (osteonecrosis of the femoral head/femoral head AVN [FHAVN]), as well as its link to clinical and radiological outcomes, are poorly understood. Osteonecrosis, which results from a disruption in vascular supply to the femoral head, is a prevalent cause of hip joint deterioration and one of the most common reasons for total hip arthroplasty (THA)/total hip replacement in India and other Asian countries. This study will aid in understanding the condition's epidemiology and statistically determining the risk of disease related with pandemic exposure. This is a retrospective study of 100 hips diagnosed with osteonecrosis/osteoarthritis of the femoral head that underwent THA at a tertiary care center before and after the COVID-19 pandemic between February 2014 and February 2024. Late stages of FHAVN, when the diagnosis requiring THA, following the pandemic have increased exponentially. It has also switched from affecting the middle-aged to the younger age groups. Furthermore, the bilaterality necessitating THA has increased considerably. There is a clear shift in the presentation of this disabling illness, as well as the need for THA, which otherwise is rarely carried out on younger people. Furthermore, data on how much corticosteroids were used in the treatment is disturbingly scant, and how it may have contributed to this ailment in India is still questionable. The COVID-19 pandemic could be the most serious threat, causing late-stages FHAVN (stages 3 and 4 of the Ficat and Arlet classification), in an accelerated manner, necessitating THA and overburdening existing medical care.

Migratory Wave due to Conflicts: Risk of Increased Infection From Zoonotic Diseases

Wars have devastating effects on all the components of the One Health approach: humans, animals, and ecosystems. Wars and the resulting migratory waves massively disrupt normal animal health services and surveillance. Among other consequences, they adversely impact the early detection, prevention, and control of animal diseases. Uncontrolled movement of animals or their undisposed carcasses, the destruction of wildlife habitats, and the increased interface between humans, wildlife, and domestic animals contribute to uncontrolled transmission and spread of zoonotic pathogens from animals to humans. In the last millennium, zoonotic diseases such as the “Black Death” were triggered by devastating wars and led to the deaths of a large fraction of the human population. However, also recent and ongoing wars carry the risk of an uncontrollable increase in zoonotic diseases. The most significant zoonotic diseases reported during the recent wars are African swine fever, highly pathogenic avian influenza, rabies, leptospirosis, and brucellosis, as well as foodborne and waterborne zoonotic diseases. Indeed, alarming rates of infections by antimicrobial‐resistant pathogens such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis go along with wars, as seen in the current Ukraine–Russia conflict. Considering human migration, foodborne and waterborne zoonotic diseases are key health threats for refugees due to the consumption of unsafe food, lack of safe water, and disruption of the water supply and sanitation system. This review summarizes the potential factors and some data associated with the increased risk of zoonotic disease emergence and transmission during recent and ongoing conflicts.