10 international organisations to provide support to new comprehensive social health insurance system
Personal spending on health services reached more than 60% of total spending…
EU grants €30m for expanding access to education in Egypt
EU's contribution to programme will help establish 1,200 community schools in "disadvantaged"…
UNICEF: A generation in ruins as Syria war continues
As Syria approaches five years since the beginning of its civil war,…
Malaria deaths down 60%: WHO
A World Health Organization/UNICEF report claims more than 6 million lives have…
Coalition airstrikes hit military and civilian targets, Houthis continue advance
Airstrikes reportedly resulted in many civilian casualties, hitting a factory and a…
Public health challenges in the Middle East
By Dr Cesar Chelala Despite modest growth and poverty reduction, some important…
Celebrating International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
95% of women between 18-28 suffered from verbal, physical harassment in the…
UN, NGOs urge effort to stop Syria war, aid refugees
Nearly three million people have fled Syria since the beginning of the…
5.5 million children impacted by Syria conflict: UN
The report focuses on the immense damage caused to children affected by…