'Covid-19, public health and social policy in MENA

Mahmoud Meskoub

doi:10.1080/23792949.2021.1997098

'Covid-19, public health and social policy in MENA

Mahmoud Meskoub

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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.

Original language	English
Journal	Area Development and Policy
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/23792949.2021.1997098
Publication status	Published - 21 Dec 2021

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Acknowledgements:
The author thanks his colleagues at the Post Covid-19 Future conference, organized by ISMERI, Italy, 6–9 February 2021, for their comments on this paper. Special thanks are due to Mick Dunford for his encouragement and support to further develop the paper. Professor Dunford’s comments on earlier drafts are also greatly appreciated. The remaining errors are the author’s alone.

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SDG 1 No Poverty
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities

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