Health Health 2020-10-06 Patients return to Sanaa via medical air bridge Fourteen patients have returned to Yemen in the last few days, with five more set to return after they complete their treatment. Health 2020-10-05 Iran officials get flu shots while blaming sanctions for shortages While flu shots have been unavailable to the public, the Majles confirmed having received 1,500 doses of the vaccine after the news leaked. Health 2020-09-02 Lebanon's health sector on verge of collapse Many hospitals have been unable to maintain operations in light of the port blast, coronavirus pandemic and political and economic crises. Health 2020-08-19 Iran says to wait for WHO approval on Russia vaccine Iran will wait to purchase the Russian-produced COVID-19 vaccine until international organisations approve it, an Iranian official says. Health 2020-07-27 Yemenis question Houthis' motives in easing virus restrictions Many are critical of the militia's decision to reopen certain businesses ahead of others, accusing it of putting profit ahead of public health. Health 2020-07-23 Confusion, fear mount as Iran says millions may have virus The Iranian president suggested his government hopes to overcome COVID-19 through achieving herd immunity, while other officials offered different explanations for the high infection numbers. Health 2020-07-20 Saudi king admitted to hospital: royal court Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi's scheduled visit to Saudi Arabia has been postponed following the monarch's hospitalisation. Health 2020-07-09 Yemen on brink of famine amid war, COVID-19 The pandemic has driven up food prices and triggered displacement as Yemenis flee areas seeing spikes in infections and military clashes. Health 2020-07-02 WHO says Mideast at 'critical threshold' in virus numbers The organisation urged governments to 'strengthen healthcare systems' as the region records over a million coronavirus infections and more than 20,000 deaths. Health 2020-06-26 Sanaa cemeteries overwhelmed with COVID-19 dead The Houthis have been criticised for under-reporting coronavirus infections in the city and failing to make precautionary measures mandatory. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Next
