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Insights into Community Health in the Middle East and North Africa Region

Regional Report and Country Briefs 2024

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UNICEF

Community Health in the Middle East and North Africa: Country Briefs & Regional Report (2024)

Explore comprehensive insights into community health across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region with our 2024 Country Briefs and Regional Report.

  • Country Briefs: Dive into detailed analyses of community health systems in 12 countries, including Algeria, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Yemen, and one subnational area of Northwest Syria. These briefs highlight each country's progress, challenges, and opportunities in advancing community-based primary health care and achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
  • Regional Report: Gain a broader perspective on community health in the MENA region, including a mapping of existing policies, infrastructure, and resources. This report, commissioned by UNICEF’s MENA Regional Office, provides actionable insights for policymakers, civil society organizations, and donors to address gaps, set strategic priorities, and improve health outcomes for children.

Why This Matters

The insights provided in these resources aim to guide collaborative efforts and innovative solutions to strengthen community health systems, addressing the unique needs of countries in the MENA region and paving the way for a healthier future.

Country Briefs

Algeria Country Brief

Community Health: Policy and Implementation Landscape Mapping in the Middle East and North Africa Region 2024

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Djibouti Country Brief

Community Health: Policy and Implementation Landscape Mapping in the Middle East and North Africa Region 2024

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Egypt Country Brief

Community Health: Policy and Implementation Landscape Mapping in the Middle East and North Africa Region 2024

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Iran Country Brief

Community Health: Policy and Implementation Landscape Mapping in the Middle East and North Africa Region 2024

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Iraq Country Brief

Community Health: Policy and Implementation Landscape Mapping in the Middle East and North Africa Region 2024

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Jordan Country Brief

Community Health: Policy and Implementation Landscape Mapping in the Middle East and North Africa Region 2024

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Lebanon Country Brief

Community Health: Policy and Implementation Landscape Mapping in the Middle East and North Africa Region 2024

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Libya Country Brief

Community Health: Policy and Implementation Landscape Mapping in the Middle East and North Africa Region 2024

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Morocco Country Brief

Community Health: Policy and Implementation Landscape Mapping in the Middle East and North Africa Region 2024

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Tunisia Country Brief

Community Health: Policy and Implementation Landscape Mapping in the Middle East and North Africa Region 2024

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Sudan Country Brief

Community Health: Policy and Implementation Landscape Mapping in the Middle East and North Africa Region 2024

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Syria Country Brief

Community Health: Policy and Implementation Landscape Mapping in the Middle East and North Africa Region 2024

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Yemen Country Brief

Community Health: Policy and Implementation Landscape Mapping in the Middle East and North Africa Region 2024

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Read The Full Report " Closing the Gap"

This report maps community health across the Middle East and North Africa region, commissioned by the UNICEF MENA Regional Office. It covers 12 countries — Algeria, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Yemen — and the subnational area of Northwest Syria. The mapping provides a baseline snapshot of community health resources, policies, and infrastructure. Conducted between August 2023 and November 2024, it supports policymakers, civil society organizations, and donors in identifying gaps, setting strategic directions, and addressing country-specific needs to improve children's health outcomes.

Narjess, 5, receives her vaccine in a hard-to-reach community in Irbid, northern Jordan, alongside her siblings Yousef and Khader.  “I am happy that today all my children were vaccinated here. I want them to be healthy. It is so amazing that the doctor visited us as it is hard for me to bring them to the health clinic. Now they are safe from disease,” said mother-of-four Sabah. The family are from the marginalized Dom community.  “While everyone needs to be vaccinated, it is especially important for the gro