Lessons learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic: Middle East and North Africa regional perspective for future preparedness
The Middle East and North Africa region is vulnerable to pandemics due to protracted humanitarian crises and large religious gatherings. A recent conference in Oman brought together scientists and public health professionals to discuss lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and ways to strengthen future preparedness.
The Middle East and North Africa region faces unique challenges in preparing for pandemics. The region has suffered from 18 graded emergencies in 2023, including armed conflict and natural disasters. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the vulnerability of health systems globally. In response, the US CDC and NIAID/NIH have launched initiatives to support global health security in the region. A conference was held in Oman in April 2024 to discuss lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. The conference brought together approximately 200 scientists and public health professionals from 16 countries to share experiences and ideas on future preparedness.
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