Al-Mashareq

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.