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Norwegian Refugee Council This joint report by the Norwegian Refugee Council and the Faculty of Health Sciences at the American University in Beirut explores the challenges faced by older Syrian refugees in Lebanon during the COVID-19 pandemic. Report
Read MoreL’EncĂ©phale This article investigates the prevalence of psychiatric symptoms related to insomnia, depression, and anxiety, and identifies risk factors contributing to psychological stress in the Lebanese young population during COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article
Read MorePLOS One This article assesses the fear related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated factors among the adult population in Lebanon. Death anxiety was identified as the most significant predictor of fear related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article
Read MoremedRxiv This working paper aims to examine the prevalence, reasons and predictors of COVID-19 vaccine refusal among older Syrian refugees in Lebanon. Working Paper
Read MoreCOVID This article aims to assess the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 among suspected COVID-19 patients in South Lebanon as well as the risk markers for COVID-19 associated with ABO blood group, Rhesus factor, and patient’s address during the past year. Journal Article
Read MoreBMJ Global Health This article presents data related to COVID-19 cases after field testing in Lebanon. The article also reflects on challenges faced and lessons learned. Journal Article
Read MoreBioRxiv This article reports on the findings of a national SARS-COV-2 genomic surveillance among healthcare workers in Lebanon. Working Paper
Read MoreJournal of Clinical Oncology This article captures data on 1345 patients with cancer to assess SARS-COV-2 infection presentations, diagnosis, treatment, complications, and outcomes in 12 centers in 8 Mena region countries. Journal Article
Read MoreBMJ Open This article reports on a qualitative study held in Lebanon aiming to assess the capacity and governance of Lebanon’s health system throughout the coronavirus pandemic. The health workforce showed high resilience despite the inadequate training and staff shortages. Journal Article
Read MoreInternational Journal for Quality in Healthcare This article was motivated by the fact that the World Health Organization has supported the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health to increase ICU beds at public hospitals by 300%, without having a readily available tool to monitor the quality of ICU care. Therefore, the authors describe the process of…
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