vaccines
UAE, Bahrain make Pfizer/BioNTech shot available to those who got Sinopharm vaccine
Middle East
June 4, 2021
UAE, Bahrain make Pfizer/BioNTech shot available to those who got Sinopharm vaccine
The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have made the Pfizer/BioNTech, coronavirus vaccine available as a booster shot to those initially…
Coronavirus: WHO warns Africa not ready for third wave
World
June 4, 2021
Coronavirus: WHO warns Africa not ready for third wave
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday warned that the threat of a third wave of coronavirus hitting Africa is “real and…
Russia, Bahrain to produce Sputnik V vaccine for MENA region
Middle East
June 3, 2021
Russia, Bahrain to produce Sputnik V vaccine for MENA region
The sovereign funds of Russia and Bahrain signed a preliminary agreement on Thursday to manufacture and distribute the Russian Sputnik…
5.2 million in Egypt sign up for COVID vaccine via Health Ministry website
Egypt
May 28, 2021
5.2 million in Egypt sign up for COVID vaccine via Health Ministry website
The Ministry of Health announced on Thursday that 5.2 million in Egypt have registered to receive the coronavirus vaccine on…
WHO confirms Indian coronavirus variant’s presence in 60 countries
World
May 27, 2021
WHO confirms Indian coronavirus variant’s presence in 60 countries
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed the presence of the coronavirus strain found in India in 60 countries and…
Turkish teams on mission to persuade the vaccine-reluctant
Middle East
May 26, 2021
Turkish teams on mission to persuade the vaccine-reluctant
MARDIN, Turkey (AP) — In the medieval Turkish city of Mardin, Medine Ereli calls out to a team of medical…
Not all vaccines proven effective on new COVID-19 strains
Egypt
May 26, 2021
Not all vaccines proven effective on new COVID-19 strains
An official consultant of immunology and microorganisms, Mahmoud al-Ansari, warned on Tuesday that it has not yet been proven conclusively…
UAE mandates COVID-19 vaccines for live events
Middle East
May 26, 2021
UAE mandates COVID-19 vaccines for live events
The United Arab Emirates said vaccinations against COVID-19 will be mandatory for people attending all “live events” from June 6,…
Covid-19 vaccine boosters may be necessary. Here’s what you need to know
Features/Interviews
May 25, 2021
Covid-19 vaccine boosters may be necessary. Here’s what you need to know
As the Covid-19 vaccine rollout continues in the United States, with people ages 12 and older receiving their shots, vaccine…
Egyptian Health Ministry offers in-home coronavirus vaccine service
Egypt
May 25, 2021
Egyptian Health Ministry offers in-home coronavirus vaccine service
An official from Egypt’s Ministry of Health confirmed that the ministry is working to provide in-home vaccination services for eligible…