Public Health

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Medical Waste Management in Lebanon

The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy This study illuminates on the impact of COVID-19 on the existing challenges of waste management in Lebanon. Journal Article

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Business Activities and Lifestyle: Evidence From Egypt

Annals of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology The study investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on business activities and lifestyle in Egypt. The study used daily and monthly average data from 15 February 2020 to 19 January 2021. Journal Article

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Excess Mortality during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Aden governorate, Yemen: a Geospatial and Statistical Analysis

BMG Global Health This article aims to estimate excess mortality in Yemen during the COVID-19 pandemic by quantifying activity across all identifiable cemeteries within Aden governorate. Journal Article

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The Causal Relationship Between Corruption and Irresponsible Behavior in the Time of COVID-19: Evidence From Tunisia

African Development Review This paper explores the causal relationship between irresponsible behavior and corruption in Tunisia in the time of COVID-19. Journal Article

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Mauritania COVID-19 Situation Report #01

UNICEF This report summarizes the COVID-19 situation in Mauritania, humanitarian needs and UNICEF programme response. Report

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2020 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Egypt

U.S. Department of State This paper highlights human rights practices during COVID-19 in Egypt.  Journal Article

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Egypt: The Pandemic Experience in a Time of Reform

Middle East Institute This article examines Egypt’s economic and social policy reforms and socio-economic implications of COVID-19. Article

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Influence of COVID-19 on Lifestyle Behaviors in the Middle East and North Africa Region: A Survey of 5,896 Individuals

Journal of Translational Medicine This survey included a questionnaire consisting of self-reported information on lifestyle behaviors, including physical activity, eating habits, smoking, watching television, social media use and sleep before and during the pandemic. Logistic regression was performed to analyze the impact of COVID-19 on lifestyle behaviors. Journal Article

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Re-Opening Sudan: The Balance Between Maintaining Daily Living and Avoiding the Next Peak of COVID-19

Current Tropical Medicine Reports This article explores potential solutions to prevent the next peak of COVID-19 in Sudan and mitigate its impact on the economy. Journal Article

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Psychological Distress Among a Tunisian Community Sample During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Correlations With Religious Coping

Journal of Religion and Health This paper assesses psychological distress in the general population of Tunisia during the COVID-19. Journal Article

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