Latest in Tag: COVID-19 Highlight
Latest in Tag: COVID-19
Egypt’s Al-Sisi orders removal of financial obstacles in fight against COVID-19: Tag El-Din
Egyptian President stresses directs for providing all necessary funds to produce COVID-19 vaccines locally
Egypt withstands COVID-19 test of development programme sustainability: WFP
WFP representative review projects promoting women’s economic empowerment, rural development, and education in Egypt
Egyptian Medical Syndicate urges quicker vaccination against COVID-19 for medical staff
Syndicate revealed in letter to Health Ministry that 50 doctors have died in past two weeks from virus
Egypt demands fair distribution of COVID-19 vaccines
Shoukry calls for support of developing countries with manufacturing capabilities to expand base of vaccine production
Egypt cushions COVID-19 effects with agile policy making: Al-Mashat
Country’s efforts against pandemic lead to development of home-grown economic reform programme, says International Cooperation Minister
38% of Middle East companies expand international sales during COVID-19: Study
50% of respondents in Middle East, 38% in Africa believe it will take less than year for global trade to recover to pre-pandemic levels
COVID-19 crisis has revealed level of social inequality: UNV
Vast majority of vaccine doses administered have been in few wealthy countries or those producing vaccines: UN Secretary-General
COVID-19 crisis accelerated digital transformation, financial inclusion: Summit CEO
National projects including Grand Egyptian Museum, Administrative Capital alleviated effects of pandemic, says Magda El-Sabee
US lauds arrival in Egypt of COVID-19 vaccines from COVAX
This is first of many deliveries that will help US’ strategic partner Egypt beat this pandemic, says Ambassador Jonathan Cohen
Widespread facemask use is vital to counter COVID-19 as lockdown ends: Scientists
Control measures involving facemasks, handwashing, short-scale (1-2 metre) social distancing can all limit number of virus particles being spread between people
Egyptian Government approves vaccinating MPs against COVID-19
Several Members of Parliament have already been infected with the novel virus
COVID-19 put sustainable development plans at top of international agenda: Arab League
Aboul Gheit’s remarks came during a speech at the opening of the Arab Forum for Sustainable Development, which is being held in cooperation with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA).
41% of employees in Middle East, Turkey, Africa consider new jobs post-COVID-19
They aim to obtain higher salary, maintain fair work-life balance
Egyptian employees financially affected by COVID-19 down to 26.9% in Q4 2020: CAPMAS
Household consumption of medical devices increases to 93%
Egypt calls on UN to provide fair access to COVID-19 vaccines
Focus of initiative is particularly on developing, African countries
Egypt Health Minister, WHO discuss cooperation on COVID-19 vaccines
WHO representative praises Egypt’s achievements in eliminating Hepatitis C, controlling chronic diseases
COVID-19 contributes to rapid digital transformation: Deputy Planning Minister
Egypt’s CIT sector has enjoyed doubled growth rate over past three years: Ahmed Kamaly
Intra-African Trade Fair confirms new dates due to COVID-19 vaccinations
New date will allow organisers to take stock of latest safety precautions and allow wider roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines
Egypt to sign local manufacture agreement for China’s Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine
Egypt will provide coronavirus vaccine for pilgrims before Hajj season
Opinion| COVID-19: A relapse on women’s rights or potential for further opportunities?
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked desolation around the whole world, affecting the population’s health, social and economic status, and stretching government resources and options.
Opinion| International organisations and the desired role: Post-pandemic Foresight
If the world has become accustomed to crises throughout its history, the real difference with this one is that it has afflicted various parts of the world and all its countries without any exception.
30% of COVID-19 related deaths among healthcare workers were women: Planning Minister
Women were most affected group of society by pandemic, says Hala El-Said
Opinion| Thailand looks to a sustainable future: A post-COVID-19 world
Since tourism is a large part of its economy, Thailand was one of the first countries to feel the economic pressure of the pandemic. Precautions taken to stem the spread of the virus meant that travel had to be limited to only those that were essential, consequently putting tourism on hold.
Opinion| Our Mediterranean story must continue to be one of hope
First among these are how to identify such an unprecedented shock, how to measure the extent to which its effects can spill over between countries or indeed be contained, and how to quantify the uncertainty surrounding forecasts.
Opinion| Indonesia and Egypt Relations: The Past, Current and Future Projection Post COVID-19
Governments around the world are being put to test in mitigating the impact of the pandemic towards people’s health and their socio-economic lives.
Opinion| Look ahead, but do not forget to look back
This seems the more important as the worldwide novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic keeps its grip on our societies and irrevocably changes our fears, expectations, and behaviour.
Opinion| Towards a post-COVID-19 world
Our economy has suffered a big blow, the current rate of job losses unmatched in recent history. Poverty spreads. Confusion sits in. Fear appears. Our own movements are limited by confinements and curfews.
Opinion| The Embassy of Switzerland in Egypt against COVID-19
Even while drafting our cooperation programme 2021-2024 we had to adapt its foreseeable results to the consequences of the COVID-19 crisis on the economy and contribute to a “leave no one behind” approach.
Opinion| COVID-19 and the impacts on tourism
‎Modern tourism is closely linked to development and encompasses a growing number‎ of new destinations. These dynamics have turned tourism into a key driver for socio-‎economic progress.‎
Poor paediatric diabetes control tied to higher COVID-19 complications, death risk
Findings can help families make decisions about in-person schooling