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Egypt says no Ebola cases recorded as Gulf tighten precautions

Egypt says it remains free of Ebola cases as Middle Eastern countries tighten border measures and health surveillance amid a growing outbreak in Central Africa.

Sarah Khalil
20 May, 2026
Pollution in the Tigris could endanger millions of Iraqis
Iraq
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Iraq watchdog warns of severe Tigris River pollution

The New Arab Staff
07 February, 2026
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Sudan
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Sudan waterborne disease outbreak kills 24, hospitalises 800

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
22 February, 2025
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Gaza
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Children in Gaza are dying of hypothermia. Here's why

The New Arab Staff
01 January, 2025
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United States
World
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Trump names vaccine skeptic RFK Jr. to head health department

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
15 November, 2024
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MENA
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Oman's Dhofar enters partial lockdown as Covid-19 cases spiral

The New Arab Staff
18 April, 2021
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Gaza records highest daily virus death toll

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
18 April, 2021
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Ramadan
Society
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The surprising health benefits of fasting

The New Arab Staff

The New Arab Staff

13 April, 2021
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MENA
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WHO tells Iraqis to get Covid-19 jab amid disinformation

The New Arab Staff
12 April, 2021
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Pakistanis rush to buy Covid-19 vaccine through private sales

The New Arab Staff
05 April, 2021
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Palestine
MENA
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Palestinian President Abbas heads to Germany for 'medical checks'

The New Arab Staff
05 April, 2021
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Millions mark Easter under coronavirus curbs

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
04 April, 2021
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Vaccine
MENA
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Jordan warns public as over 600,000 coronavirus cases recorded

The New Arab Staff
31 March, 2021
Lebanese health workers wait to vaccine [GETTY]
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MENA
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'So bad for you': doctors flee crisis-hit Lebanon

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
19 March, 2021
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US
Society
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In Georgia, community members work to combat Covid-19

The New Arab Staff

Brooke Anderson

18 March, 2021
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MENA
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Gaza girl dons 3D-printed mask to heal burnt face

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
06 March, 2021
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Syria
MENA
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Syria TV marks third anniversary with timely new programmes

The New Arab Staff
05 March, 2021
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Morocco
MENA
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Morocco mulling legalising medicinal cannabis

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
26 February, 2021
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Vaccine
MENA
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Israel agrees to vaccinate 100,000 labourers, Palestinians say

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
20 February, 2021
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Vaccine
MENA
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China donates 200,000 Covid-19 jabs to Algeria

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
19 February, 2021
rBhasan Cha
Rohingya
Society
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New Rohingya refugee island is not what it seems

The New Arab Staff

Anu Shukla

12 February, 2021