Almost ten years of war and now coronavirus. Syrians fear the worst. Blog by Dania Kareh 29 June 2020 In a country with an exhausted economy and its healthcare facilities decimated, it’s not only about fighting the virus itself but about withstanding its aftershocks. As a result of the lockdown, many people, who already live hand-to-mouth, have been unable to make a living. A crisis within a crisis.
Cyclone Harold and Covid-19: Disaster and Inequality in the Pacific Blog by Ilisapeci Masivesi 11 June 2020 The arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic to our Pacific shores once again brought to light the weakness of public health systems in our region. The reality is that our health systems are not ready for this crisis.
