International Monetary Fund This IMF official release summarizes the Executive Board’s consultations with the Algeria government. The document covers the impact of COVID-19 on the Algerian economy. Article
Read MoreFrontiers in Public Health Based on data from Kuwait, this article studies the effectiveness of strict public health control measures in limiting COVID-19 transmission. Journal Article
Read MoreGlobal Health This Global Health article outlines the various effects of the pandemic on the MENA region and assesses the responses of various states to the pandemic. It highlights the need for greater intra-regional cooperation in the MENA region on this issue. Journal Article
Read MoreArab News Arab News reports on the impact of COVID-19 on food security in the MENA region. Article
Read MoreEconomic Research Forum The paper argues that food security is associated with the strictness of pandemic measures. In part due to weak governance, corruption, and feeble health systems, food security in the MENA region remains tenuous in the wake of the pandemic. Working Paper
Read MoreBMC Public Health This article investigates the determinants of vaccine acceptance among Syrians. Journal Article
Read MoreWorld Bank This World Bank report notes that the Palestinian economy started to recover, especially due to the progress witnessed in the West Bank. Gaza on the other hand is still dealing with the economic crisis with rising unemployment rates and deteriorating social conditions. Report
Read MoreWorld Bank This World Bank report notes that the Palestinian economy started to recover, especially due to the progress witnessed in the West Bank. Gaza on the other hand is still dealing with the economic crisis with rising unemployment rates and deteriorating social conditions. Report
Read MoreUSNews The national research body of Egypt announced the beginning of clinical trials for a domestically manufactured COVID-19 vaccine. Article
Read MoreThe Lancet This article explores the impact of the coup in Sudan on health and humanitarian conditions. Medicine, food, and fuel shortages could deepen further in Sudan after a military coup sparked large pro-democracy protests and threatened further economic instability. Article
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