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Gaza's Food Crisis Began Long Before the Israel-Hamas Conflict
The threat of famine has deepened with war and will continue after the conflict ends
Gaza's Health Toll in Numbers
With more than 800 attacks on health-care facilities, Gaza is facing increased levels of diseases and malnutrition
Filling the Middle Eastern Gaps in the Human Genome
Establishing a more diverse genomics landscape could enhance diagnostics and patient care
Will International Humanitarian Law Survive the Israel-Hamas Conflict?
Human rights should not be cast aside during times of war
Facts and Falsehoods: Israel's Attacks Against Gaza's Hospitals
How Biden could intervene against Israel's assaults on Gaza's hospitals
Women’s Labor-Force Participation in the Middle East
How to bridge workplace gender gaps in the region
A Holy River at Risk
The iconic Jordan River is threatened by pollution, overuse, and climate change, but efforts are underway to save it
How Congo's 2018 Ebola Outbreak Can Inform the Middle East's Response to COVID-19
Countries in the MENA region can learn from both the successes and failures of past outbreaks in conflict zones
A New Era for Health Policy and Systems Research
It is now time to boost and embed health policy and systems research to handle crucial questions related to COVID-19
Coronavirus, War, and Yemen in Between: A Recipe for Disaster
Without a collective effort to suppress COVID-19 in conflict zones, people in those areas will pay the highest price
Coronavirus in the Middle East
A look at COVID-19 in seven countries, some fragile or failed, which illustrates many of the problems the region faces
Coronavirus in Iran—An Isolated Response?
As the COVID-19 crisis deepens, will Tehran wean itself off suspicions and collaborate in efforts to control the virus?
What to do About Type 2
Aging, obesity, and poor diet are driving the diabetes epidemic worldwide—and so is air pollution