Health

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  2020-12-02

  Iran COVID-19 cases increasing amid government, IRGC mismanagement

  The government and the IRGC's incompetence in controlling the virus and the public's lack of trust has exacerbated the crisis.

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  2020-11-11

  Middle east citizens trust US, western COVID-19 vaccines over Iran, China

  The preference to use a US- or European-made vaccine is based on scientific research, rather than geopolitical or sectarian factors, citizens and medical professionals say.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.