Child Protection and COVID-19: Somalia Case Study
WorldVision This report studies children’s rights and well-being in Somalia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Report
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COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among Indigenous People in Sudan: An Incipient Crisis
Annals of Medicine & Surgery This article shows how a few localities in Sudan continue to have low vaccine uptake compared to target populations, particularly among the elderly and those with illnesses. Journal Article
Read MoreCOVID-19 Recovery Patterns Across Alpha (B.1.1.7) and Delta (B.1.617.2) Variants of SARS-CoV-2
Frontiers in Immunology This article studies the length of stay of alpha and delta variants of COVID-19 in both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals admitted to COVID-19 treatment facilities under the Bahrain Ministry of Health. Journal Article
Read MoreAssessing Vaccine Hesitancy in Arab Countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region: A Scoping Review Protocol
BMJ Open This article reviews the determinants of vaccine hesitancy in the MENA region, highlighting the importance of geographic, cultural and religious factors. Journal Article
Read MoreMental Health Impacts of Humanitarian Crisis on HCWs in Syria Amidst COVID-19
Medicine, Conflict and Survival This article studies the impact of the humanitarian crisis in Syria as well as the pandemic on healthcare workers’ mental health. With the rise of violence and attacks against HCWs and healthcare facilities in Syria, around 70% of the health workforce has left the country. The estimated number of citizens with…
Read MoreKnowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Healthcare Workers in Jordan towards the COVID-19 Vaccination
Vaccines This article studies the knowledge and perception of Jordan’s healthcare workers of the COVID-19 vaccine. Findings show that physicians were more likely to take the vaccine due to their higher knowledge of its components, side effects, and other aspects. Journal Article
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccination Acceptance among Healthcare Staff in Sudan, 2021
Journal of Immunology Research This article assesses the healthcare staff’s knowledge, perception, and acceptability of various types of COVID-19 vaccination. It reveals the presence of good knowledge and acceptability among medical staff towards COVID-19 vaccinations in Sudan. Journal Article
Read MoreOral Health in Sudan: The Current Situation during COVID-19 Pandemic
Pan-African Medical Journal This article investigates the various challenges involved in the provision, access, and utilization of oral healthcare services in Sudan & describes the current situation in the context of COVID-19. Journal Article
Read MoreThe Impact of COVID-19 on Gender Equality and Food Security in the Arab Region with a Focus on the Sudan and Iraq
Care Evaluations This article explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on gender equality and food security in the Arab region with a focus on findings from Iraq and Sudan. Article
Read Moreازدياد أعداد اللاجئين الذين تلقوا اللقاح ضد فيروس كورونا في الأردن
UNHCR According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, more than half the refugees in Jordan aged 18+ have been vaccinated. Statistics reveal that 90% of adult refugees in Al Zaatari and Al Azraq camps have at least received one dose of Covid-19 vaccination. Article
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