World Bank, IMF step up support for regional health systems
Health systems in many low- and middle-income countries across Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America are strained as they cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. Many nations lack the medical staff, equipment and capacities necessary to mitigate the crisis. The risks posed are especially high for hundreds of millions of people who live in poverty or have only recently emerged from it.
Public and Private Sectors Tackle COVID-19 Together
As the outbreak of COVID-19, a disease caused by a novel strain of coronavirus, evolves around the world, the public and private sectors across the Middle East and North Africa are diligently working together to find solutions.
New Report: Clinical Research Drives Health Forward
Over the past several decades, countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have made advances to their health systems and have increased patient access to health care, ultimately improving the health status of their populations. Despite these efforts, the region continues to face substantial and diverse health challenges. In part, these may be due to limited investment in clinical trials and weak intellectual property protection policies.
Health Forward Statement on COVID-19
As the global community grapples with COVID-19, the novel strain of coronavirus, reports confirm that cases in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) continue to rise. Our thoughts are with those affected both in the region and around the world.