Libya

Low SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies in Blood Donors after the First 6 Months of COVID-19 Epidemic in the Tobruk Region, Eastern Libya

Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness This article estimates the seroprevalence rate of antibodies to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (anti-SARS-CoV-2) in blood donors’ population to reflect the progression of the epidemic in the Tobruk region and reveal how many people have contracted the virus because only symptomatic cases had been registered. Journal Article

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Business Resilience in Libya in the Post-COVID Age

SPARK This article reflects on SPARK’s extension of the Tadamon program to Libya with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD) to support medium, small, and micro enterprises in order to create job opportunities. The article assesses the resilience of businesses in Libya, and provides further resilience designs. Article

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Assessment of the Non-Communicable Diseases Kit for Humanitarian Emergencies in Yemen and Libya

BMJ Global Health This article provides a summary of the key methodologies, findings, and limitations of non-communicable diseases kit assessments conducted in Libya and Yemen in order to ensure the contents are fit for purpose and to assess usability and utility. Journal Article

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Knowledge, Attitude, Perception and Psychological Status of Healthcare Workers During COVID-19 Outbreak in Libya: A Cross Sectional Study

Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology This article studies and evaluates levels of knowledge, attitude, perception, and psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Libyan citizens. Journal Article

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Impact of Lockdown Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health among the Libyan Population

PLOS One This article aims to determine the prevalence of psychological illness and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Libyan population’s mental health. Journal Article

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The Geopolitics of the North African Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic: Opportunities and Challenges

Journal of International Women’s Studies This article examines the response of the North African countries to the COVID-19 pandemic, the opportunities and the challenges facing the region, and the lessons learned in order to be better prepared for impending crises. Journal Article

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The Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown on Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Their Families in Tripoli, Libya

IberoAmerican Journal of Medicine This article investigates the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on children with ASD and their families in Tripoli, Libya. Journal Article

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What Arabs Think About Education During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Arab Barometer This Arab Barometer article summarizes MENA citizens’ attitudes toward education in their countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. This data was collected through surveys held in seven Arab countries during the pandemic. Article

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COVID-19 Response IOM Regional Office for Middle East and North Africa Situation Report 28

International Organization for Migration This article examines social protections for migrants during and after the COVID-19 pandemic & entry requirements adopted by several MENA countries. Article

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Psychosocial Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic in Libya: A Cross-Sectional Study

Frontiers Psychology This study aims to assess the levels of perceived stress, depression, sleep disturbance, and self-efficacy associated with the pandemic in Libya and their association with the demographic factors. Journal Article

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