Health Health 2020-04-17 Iraq releases thousands of prisoners to curb coronavirus spread More than 16,000 prisoners have been released early as part of measures to stop the spread of the the novel coronavirus pandemic, Iraq's High Judicial Council announced. Health 2020-04-15 Idlib volunteers rally to fight coronavirus All organisations and individuals who wish to volunteer to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic have been invited to join forces. Health 2020-04-08 Moment of solidarity in Iraq with coronavirus victims, first responders Iraq's measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have been decisive and efforts are ongoing to ensure all medical needs are met, a health ministry official said. Health 2020-04-03 Needy Syrians in Kurd-run areas receive food The autonomous administration has been compiling lists of families in greatest need and has started distributing food in some areas. Health 2020-03-25 Governance failures imperil Syrians in regime-controlled areas With coronavirus cases now surfacing in Syria, activists have expressed alarm that the regime is not doing enough to prevent the spread. Health 2020-03-24 Medical teams ward off COVID-19 in north Syria Preventive measures are being implemented as aid groups warn that the Idlib region is especially vulnerable to a coronavirus outbreak. Health 2020-03-24 Spotlight shines on coronavirus lies spread by China, Russia and Iran Despite overwhelming evidence, leaders in China, Russia and Iran are spreading disinformation about the origin of COVID-19, each for their own malign reasons. Health 2020-03-23 Iraq on lockdown as Syria reports first COVID-19 case As measures to contain the virus are extended across Iraq, Health Minister exhorts populist cleric Moqtada al-Sadr to call off mass prayers. Health 2020-03-20 Iraq works to curtail COVID-19 spread in IDP camps The Ministry of Migration and Displacement is implementing new measures to prevent an outbreak of the novel coronavirus in IDP camps. Health 2020-03-19 Syria's Kurds take steps to combat coronavirus Measures include closing schools, and banning large gatherings such as parties, weddings, religious ceremonies and sporting events. Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Next