Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science This article investigates the extent to which influenza vaccinations can mitigate the severity and decrease the frequency of incidence of COVID-19 infections in Iraq. Journal Article
Read MoremedRxiv This article aims to estimate population mortality during the pre-pandemic and pandemic periods in nine purposively selected urban and rural communities of southern and central Yemen (Aden and Ta’iz governorates). Working Paper
Read MoreBJPsych Open This article aims to assess the mental health status of high school students in Khartoum State, to evaluate the participants’ adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures and to identify factors associated with commitment to COVID-19 guidelines and mental health status during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article
Read MoreThe RAND Blog This article points out the challenges Jordanians faced during the coronavirus pandemic and evaluates the country’s responsive measures. Article
Read MoreGlobal Business and Economics Review This article examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in GCC countries, especially on the economic and psychosocial level. The article investigates the impact of government support on mitigating the psychological and psychosocial impacts of the pandemic on citizens. Journal Article
Read MoreCureus This article seeks to identify the types and distribution of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants causing cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the western region in Saudi Arabia in June 2021. Journal Article
Read MoreProject on Middle East Political Science This working paper argues that CSOs made progress in combatting violence during the first year of the pandemic due to political openness, a culture of coalitions, and bipartisan support for eliminating violence against women. However, the President’s power grab and subsequent political instability led to a breakdown in coalition…
Read MoreJournal of Infection and Public Health This article assesses the acceptability of COVID-19 vaccines among health care workers in Oman. A cross-sectional study using a self- administered questionnaire was conducted among the HCWs in December 2020. Journal Article
Read MoreUSAID This USAID report analyzes the readiness of the Amman Health Center to face the COVID-19 pandemic. The USAID partially funds the Health Services Quality Enhancement Project in cooperation with the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean and the Jordanian Ministry of Health. Report
Read MoreNational News According to money.co.uk’s study, Bahrain has been given the highest ranking in tourism recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at a 95% rate. This ranking indicated that the Gulf nation’s 2021 tourist numbers bounced almost all the way back to the 2019 level of 3.8 million. Article
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