Public Health

Study of the Sudanese perceptions of COVID-19: Applying the Health Belief Model

medRxiv This working paper aims to explore the perceptions of the Sudanese on COVID-19-related preventive measures. Working Paper

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Social Protection Scheme in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Arab Region

Arab Trade Union Confederation This report answers questions regarding the role of social protection institutions in mitigating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a special focus on Jordan. Report

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Syria: Lack of Adequate COVID-19 Response Puts Thousands of Lives at Risk

Amnesty International This article reports on the impact of COVID-19 on the crumbling health system in Syria and the lack of transparency and response from the government. Article

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The Territorial Impact of COVID-19: Managing the Crisis across Levels of Government

OECD This report takes an in-depth look at the territorial impact of the COVID-19 crisis in Kuwait across different dimensions: health, economic, social, and fiscal. Report

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Intersecting Vulnerabilities: The Impacts of COVID-19 on the Psycho-emotional Lives of Young People in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

The European Journal of Intersecting Research This article unpacks the age and gendered dimensions of COVID-19 and its response in Ethiopia, Cote d’Ivoire, and Lebanon. Journal Article

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Tunisia Grapples with COVID-19 Spike

Middle East Business Intelligence This article discusses the COVID-19 situation and measures taken to mitigate its economic implications in the MENA Region with a focus on Tunisia. Article

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The Epidemiological Characteristics of COVID-19 in Libya During the Ongoing-Armed Conflict

Pan African Medical Journal This study analyzes the epidemiological situation of the COVID-19 pandemic in Libya, examines the impact of the armed conflict on the spread of the pandemic, and proposes strategies for dealing with the pandemic during this conflict. Journal Article

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What is the Relationship Between the Coronavirus Crisis and Air Pollution in Tunisia?

Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration This article investigates the effects of governmental measures taken to limit the spread of COVID-19 on the concentrations of air pollutants over four Tunisian cities (Tunis, Sousse, Sfax, and Tataouine). Journal Article

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Sudan COVID-19 Needs and Services in IDP Camps

UNHCR This report details a UN-wide COVID-19 response plan in Sudan aiming to support IDPs by co-leading an IDP Camp and Settlement Response COVID Task Force (hereafter referred to as the Task Force). Report

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Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Surgical Practice in Kurdistan, Iraq: An Online Cross-Sectional Survey

International Journal of Surgery Open This article evaluates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on surgeons’ practices in Iraqi Kurdistan. Journal Article

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