Public Health

The Impact of Syria’s Fragmentation on COVID-19 Response 

Project on Middle East Political Science This working paper highlights the impact of the war in Syria on any meaningful nationwide disaster response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Working Paper

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COVID-19 Response in Iraq: ‘Our Domestic Violence Hotlines Keep Ringing’

Cordaid This article explains Cordaid’s response to the rise of domestic violence following the outbreak of COVID-19 in Iraq and the measures taken to reach out to those affected and raise awareness. Article

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Somalia: COVID-19 Impact Update No.2 (As of 20 April 2020)

OCHA This article provides an overview of the COVID-19 situation in Somalia and its impact on education, the economy, and humanitarian operations. Report

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Libya: Historic Discrimination Threatens Right to Health of Minorities in the South amid COVID-19

Amnesty International This article reports on the impact of the spread of COVID-19 on Libya’s public health system, undermined by years of armed conflict and insecurity including attacks on medical facilities. Article

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The Impact of Coronavirus and the Continuing War on Tripoli and Western Libya

MEDirections Blog This article reports on how the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates the crisis in Tripoli and the western parts of Libya and destabilizes the economy. Article

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COVID-19 Restrictions Offer Window into Palestinian Experience

Human Rights Watch This article reports on the lives of the Palestinian population during the COVID-19 pandemic and under the occupation. Article

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Qatar: Migrant Workers Illegally Expelled during COVID-19 Pandemic 

Amnesty International This article reports on the mistreatment suffered by migrant workers in Qatar who were expelled during the COVID-19 pandemic without any explanation.  Article

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COVID-19 in Somalia: A Conflict-Sensitive Response to Overlapping Crises

Saferworld This article reports on the overlapping crises existing in Somalia during the COVID-19 pandemic while providing some recommendations for aid agencies on how to respond to conflict sensitively. Article

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COVID-19: Living Through a Pandemic in Morocco

Barcelona Institute for Global Health This article assesses the economic and social measures the Moroccan government adopted to tackle the problems posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Article

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COVID-19 Spread Could Devastate Millions in Sudan

World Vision International This article focuses on the impact of COVID-19 on children’s health in Sudan as well as World Vision’s preparedness and planned response interventions there. Article

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