Several countries in the Middle East and North Africa region are currently imposing new restrictions in response to the recent Covid-19 variant Omicron. Since the outbreak in 2020, it has become evident that there are major differences in how states have managed the pandemic. In this episode of UI seminars, we discuss the ramifications of Covid-19 on public health. What are the long-term effects of the pandemic on public health, and how well prepared are these states for future public health challenges? Speakers:Intissar Fakir, Middle East InstituteHanan F. Abdul Rahim, Qatar universityVira Ameli, University of Oxford Moderator:Rouzbeh Parsi, UI This seminar was held at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs on 16 December 2021.&nbsp; Read more and watch the seminar <a href="https://www.ui.se/english/events/the-ramifications-of-covid-19-on-public-health" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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UI seminars is a podcast series featuring discussions and conversations from seminars held by the Swedish Institute of International Affairs (UI). UI is an independent institute and a platform for research and information on international relations and foreign policy.Seminars are in Swedish and English. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.