Egypt

Adherence to COVID-19 Preventive Measures Among Male Medical Students, Egypt

Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association This study examines the adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures among 537 male medical students of Al-Azhar University in Cairo. Journal Article

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Scaling up Egyptian Community Action for Health towards COVID-19 (Multicenter Study)

The Egyptian Journal of Community Medicine This study examines Egyptian citizens’ behavioral changes in response to COVID-19 and evaluates their perceptions of the government’s handling of the pandemic. Journal Article

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World Bank’s COVID-19 Emergency Response in Egypt

Arab Watch Coalition This report reviews the implementation of two World Bank programs, namely “Transforming Egypt’s Healthcare System” and “COVID 19 Emergency Response.” Article

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Egypt Approves Merck COVID-19 Pill, Says to Be Produced Locally

Arab News Egyptian authorities have approved Merck & Co’s COVID-19 pill Molnupiravir for emergency use. The drug will be produced locally by five Egyptian companies. Article

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COVID-19 Related States’ Obligations under International Human Rights Law: An Assessment of Egypt’s COVID-19 Response through a Gender Lens

Australian Journal of Human Rights This article assesses Egypt’s Covid-19 response to the international obligation to adopt restrictive and mitigation measures aiming to limit the spread of COVID-19, while limiting disproportionate effects on women’s health, exposure to domestic violence, and girls’ education rates. Journal Article

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Egypt: The Resilience of the Egypt Economy in the face of COVID-19 Shocks and High Commodity Prices

Frontiers in Public Health This article analyzes the dynamics of the utilization of healthcare services in Egypt during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Cash and Payments in Egypt during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Cash Essentials This article discusses how different indicators of Egypt’s cash and payment wellbeing were impacted by the pandemic. Article

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COVID-19 Outcomes Among Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Women at Reproductive Age in Egypt

Journal of Public Health Based on a study conducted in Egypt, this article finds that pregnant women with COVID-19 are at higher risk of severe symptoms and outcomes including ICU admission, requiring a ventilator, and death. Journal Article

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COVID-19 Humour in Egypt: An Analysis of Al-Daheeh Episodes

English Academy Review Based on an analysis of episodes from the Egyptian satirical YouTube Show, “Al Daheeh,” this article highlights the different ways humor can impact people in times of crisis. Journal Article

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Egypt Announces Clinical Trials of its Own COVID-19 Vaccine

USNews The national research body of Egypt announced the beginning of clinical trials for a domestically manufactured COVID-19 vaccine. Article

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