Covid-19, public health and social policy in MENA

IF 1.8 Q3 DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
M. Messkoub
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Abstract

ABSTRACT Covid-19 had major socio-economic impacts on the populations and societies of Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries. Government reactions depended on their public health institutions/infrastructures, official ideologies and understanding of the situation, as well as wars/conflicts and sanctions. To counter the impact of the pandemic, countries adopted a combination of cash payments to the poor, furlough schemes and financial support to employers. But public health services in most countries have been poorly resourced to cope with the pandemic. Considering that most countries are characterized by inequality in the distribution of income/wealth, entitlement and access to health services and social protection, states need to reorientate public expenditure towards public health and the reduction of inequality.
2019冠状病毒病,中东和北非的公共卫生和社会政策
2019冠状病毒病对中东和北非(MENA)国家的人口和社会产生了重大的社会经济影响。政府的反应取决于其公共卫生机构/基础设施、官方意识形态和对局势的理解,以及战争/冲突和制裁。为了应对大流行病的影响,各国采取了向穷人支付现金、休假计划和向雇主提供财政支持的综合措施。但是,大多数国家的公共卫生服务资源不足,无法应对这一流行病。考虑到大多数国家的特点是在收入/财富分配、权利和获得保健服务和社会保护方面存在不平等,各国需要调整公共支出的方向,以用于公共卫生和减少不平等。
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Area Development and Policy
Area Development and Policy DEVELOPMENT STUDIES-
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