Fallout From Chemical Weapons Program Continues to Plague Iraq
Efforts to remove the last traces of Saddam Hussein’s chemical weapons are cut short, but the reasons are unclear.
Arab Students in India Are Stranded by the Country’s New Covid-19 Crisis
As India struggles with a deadly surge of Covid-19 cases, many Arab students are stranded there with few resources.
Mauritania’s Medical Students Are Unhappy With Delayed Reforms
They say outdated curricula and a lack of infrastructure hamper the development of the country’s only medical school
Ramadan Fasting in the Covid-19 Era: Researchers Try to Answer Questions
Researchers have found no evidence that Ramadan fasting might make people more susceptible to Covid-19. They worry more about the risks from late nights and social gatherings.
Before a Grand Parade of Mummies, Researchers Learned Much About Them
Egypt moved 22 mummies to a new home on Saturday. Volunteer researchers studied them first.
Vaccinating Professors Against Covid-19 Should Be a Priority, Advocates Argue
Vaccinating educators should be a priority, advocates argue, to make classrooms safer and speed the reopening of schools.
Niveen Abu-Rmeileh: Using Statistical Epidemiology to Improve Health in Palestine
Earning a Ph.D. in statistical epidemiology inspired Niveen Abu-Rmeileh to strive to improve the public health sector in Palestine.
Covid-19 Spurs the Launch of a Science Journalism Platform in Egypt
An Egyptian woman pharmacist who found her ideal career in science journalism reached new heights when she set up a digital platform to inform the public about Covid-19.
Digital Mental Health Tools Increase Access but Need More Study
Digital technologies can help overcome stigmas about mental health issues and improve access to care, but challenges for researchers remain, three scientists in Qatar argue.
The Lessons of Ebola: 2014 Epidemic Drove Many Girls Out of School Permanently
The Ebola epidemic’s effects on education for girls in two African countries may help aid workers predict the effects of the current coronavirus pandemic in Arab countries today.
