Public Health

Djibouti is Treating All COVID Patients with Chloroquine, But Scientists Urge Caution

VOA News This article reports on the treatment for COVID-19 in Djibouti and presents scientists’ take and criticism regarding the use of certain drugs. Article

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Space-time COVID-19 Monitoring in Morocco

The Pan African Medical Journal This article aims to describe and analyze the COVID-19 distribution in Morocco and the key measures taken to curb its spread. Journal Article

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Pandemic Underscores Tunisia’s Rocky Road to Democracy

VOA News This article reports on the ongoing challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic on Tunisia amid political tensions and its struggles for democracy. Article

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Egypt, COVID-19, and the Economy: A Combustible Mix?

Brookings Institution This article reports on the expected economic and social fallout in light of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis in Egypt. It assesses Egypt’s response to the pandemic and the IMF’s financial assistance. Article

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Coronavirus Spreads “Exponentially” in Qatar’s Labor Camps

CBS News This article reports on the transmission of COVID-19 in overcrowded labor camps in Qatar with poor living conditions. Article

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A Lack of Data and a Decade of War Undermine Libya’s Response to COVID-19

LSE This article reports on the health implications of COVID-19 as well as the dearth of data and the history of conflicts on the public health situation in Libya. Article

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COVID-19 Impact: What We Know So Far — Syria

International Planned Parenthood Federation This article features an interview with Lama Mouaeka, the Executive Director of Syria’s Family Planning Association (SFPA), on the impact of COVID-19. Article

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Update: The Kingdom of Bahrain & COVID-19: Bahrain’s Reaction to the Global Pandemic

Charles Russels Speechlys This article reports on the various limitations and requirements the government of Bahrain enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Article

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Politics of COVID-19 in Egypt: Between Repression and Opportunism

Arab Center Washington DC This article explains how the Egyptian government exploited the COVID-19 crisis for political gain. It also assesses the political measures taken to control the spread of the virus. Article

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COVID-19 in the Palestinian Refugee Camps

University of Oxford This article reports on the impact of COVID-19 on life in Palestinian Refugee Camps and in compounding crises like annexation and the siege of the Gaza Strip as well as on the UNRWA’s preparedness and response plan. Article

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