Sarah Wehbe, Sasha A. Fahme, Anthony Rizk, Ghina R. Mumtaz, Jocelyn DeJong, Abla M. Sibai Summary box In contrast to other regions, most Arab countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)...
Current major event WHO recommendations on PfizerBioNTech COVID-19 vaccine use On 31 December 2020, WHO listed COVID-19 mRNA vaccine BNT162b2 for emergency use and published interim recommendations...
8 February 2021 – While 2020 was a unique and challenging year for the Eastern Mediterranean Region, 2021 has provided a glimmer of hope as vaccines for COVID-19 are rolled out. As part of the COVAX...
Highlights • UNHCR continues to advocate for the equitable inclusion of refugees, internally displaced and stateless populations through the COVAX Facility, a global initiative that brings together...
Highlights • As of 22 November, a total of 3.4 million COVID-19 cases have been registered in the region of which 591,802 remain active, and resulting in 89,891 deaths. • UNICEF remained dedicated to...
Manama, 1 February 2021 – In preparation of the Fifth Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) taking place on the 22nd and 23rd of February, the United Nations Environment...
Key Regional Updates As of 27 January 2021, a total of 3,522,128 COVID-19 cases COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, out of which 61,830 fatalities...
Key Takeaways: Command Changes Raise Tension Between Kadhimi And Militias; Erdogan Threatens Action In Sinjar; 113 Lawmakers Demand Changes To 2021 Budget; Jordan’s PM In Baghdad For Trade Talks – On...
Regional Developments The COVID-19 situation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region continues to stabilize in certain countries, while in some a resurgence of cases is being observed...
Key Highlights • As of 16 January 2021, countries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) have reported over 5.34 million confirmed COVID-19 cases and nearly 127,790 deaths. The Region represents...