UNHCR Based on high-frequency phone surveys conducted by UNHCR, these thematic notes analyses how COVID-19 has impacted PoC populations in a few key countries. Report
Read MoreNutrients This study seeks to understand the impact of the pandemic on physical activity and dietary behavior among adults living in Kuwait. A cross-sectional survey was conducted between 18 June and 15 July 2020, using a questionnaire disseminated through social media, including WhatsApp and Facebook. Journal Article
Read MoreAmnesty International This paper reports on Egyptian authorities’ haphazard handling of the country’s COVID19 vaccine rollout and failure to outline a clear national strategy, resulting in marginalized people not being prioritized for vaccination and continuing to face barriers undermining their right to health. Report
Read MoreVaccines Using mathematical modeling, this paper assesses the short-term impact of various vaccine roll-out scenarios on SARS-CoV-2 epidemic course in Lebanon. Journal Article
Read MoreAfrica Portal This report reviews the status of COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Somalia, assesses the existing opportunities and challenges to the COVID-19 mass vaccination and proposes policy recommendations to address the identified rollout gaps for COVID-19 immunization. Report
Read MoreThe Borgen Project This article reports on the impact of COVID-19 on the economic crisis in Morocco. Article
Read MorePLOS One This paper investigates how banking competition and capital level impact the risk-taking behavior of banking institutions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The topic is perceived to be of significant importance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers use data for more than 225 banks in 18 countries in the MENA region…
Read MoreOman Medical Journal This is a descriptive study showing the trends of the confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 and the undertaken responses to the evolving epidemiological scenario in Oman. Journal Article
Read MoreInternational Conference on Machine Learning and Computing This study examines the impact of the full lockdown on Moroccan enterprises based on the COVID-19 Moroccan business survey carried out by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). A three-stage analysis method was employed. Journal Article
Read MoreInternational Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences The current paper attempts to analyze the relationship between COVID-19 and tourism in Saudi Arabia. Journal Article
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