Health in the Middle East

Research and reviews on health as it actually is across our countries: chronic disease numbers in the Gulf, what war did to health systems in Syria and Yemen, insurance, and access to medicines and testing.

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Health in the Middle East articles

Health in the Middle East

Diabetes in Syria: The Numbers, the Reality, and How to Protect Yourself

A plain look at how common diabetes is in Syria, how the years of crisis affected patient care, and practical steps for prevention and control despite hard conditions.

6 August 2026 · 8 min read
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When your medicine is unavailable: what to do safely

Medicine shortages in Syria, Yemen, Lebanon, and Sudan are common. Learn which drugs are dangerous to stop suddenly, how to find equivalents, and how to ration safely.

5 August 2026 · 9 min read
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Emergency numbers in Arab countries and when to call

Verified ambulance, police, and fire numbers for Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.

5 August 2026 · 9 min read
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Water quality and the diseases it carries

When supply is intermittent, waterborne illness follows. Boiling, chlorine and filters compared, tank hygiene, and which diseases trace back to contaminated water.

4 August 2026 · 8 min read
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Health insurance across Arab countries: how it works

A practical comparison of health insurance in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon. What is covered, what is not, and how to read a policy before you need it.

1 August 2026 · 7 min read
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How to read a medical report and ask better questions

Learn to decode the abbreviations on your blood test, scan, and clinic letters, keep useful records, and ask the questions that get you real answers from your doctor.

28 July 2026 · 10 min read
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Navigating healthcare in Syria today

A practical guide to Syria's hospitals, private clinics, NGO services and pharmacies: what they cost and how to manage chronic conditions when supplies run short.

28 July 2026 · 7 min read
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After an earthquake: injuries, crush syndrome and health risks

What to know about earthquake injuries, crush syndrome, wound care, water safety and mental health aftermath. A practical guide for survivors and those caring for them.

18 July 2026 · 8 min read
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Telemedicine in the Middle East: when online care is enough

Learn what telemedicine can and cannot handle, how to prepare for a video consultation, and which platforms are available across Arab countries.

14 July 2026 · 8 min read
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Dust storms and air pollution: protecting your lungs

A practical guide to PM10 versus PM2.5, who is most at risk, which masks actually work, and how to cut your exposure indoors during a regional dust event.

14 July 2026 · 7 min read
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Health care when you are displaced: a practical guide

Access care, manage chronic conditions, catch up vaccinations, and keep a health record that travels with you. A practical guide for refugees and displaced people.

4 July 2026 · 7 min read

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