Health Health 2020-08-07 Autonomous Administration in Syria imposes coronavirus lockdown A lockdown and enforced measures are necessary especially as militia members affiliated with the regime enter and leave Syria without undergoing health screenings, officials say. Health 2020-07-14 Idlib residents alarmed by COVID-19 outbreak A medical emergency was declared in the north-western Syria province after four confirmed coronavirus infections were reported. Health 2020-07-07 Heatwave makes life miserable for Idlib displaced Soaring temperatures have caused uncomfortable conditions in the camps, where there have been a number of cases of mass food poisoning. Health 2020-05-29 Iraq records first coronavirus case at IDP camps A young man residing at a displacement camp near Erbil has contracted COVID-19, spurring authorities to increase safety measures at camps. Health 2020-04-28 Leishmaniasis has been spreading in Idlib camps The parasitic disease, caused by the Leishmania parasite, is spread by the bite of sandflies and can be fatal in some cases if not treated. Health 2020-04-24 Iraqis welcome Ramadan under coronavirus lockdown The measures to protect against the deadly virus during the holy month include an unprecedented ban on family gatherings and mass prayers. Health 2020-04-23 Libya fears flow of foreign fighters amid coronavirus pandemic A private Syrian airliner has been flying Russian-trained mercenaries to Benghazi, raising alarm that they may bring coronavirus into Libya. Health 2020-04-22 Iraq relaxes lockdown measures ahead of Ramadan The government has eased some restrictions aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19 to alleviate the financial pressure on families. Health 2020-04-21 Syria Kurds set up COVID-19 hospital in al-Hasakeh The new hospital on the outskirts of al-Hasakeh city has a 120-bed capacity and is devoted to treating coronavirus patients in the region. Health 2020-04-20 First coronavirus death in northern Syria's Kurdish area: UN The World Health Organisation provided information indicating that a fatality at Qamishli National Hospital had tested positive for COVID-19. Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Next
