ReviewThe journal of allergy and clinical immunology. Global2025
Health disparities in the Middle East: Representative analysis of the region.
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- Access to Parkinson's disease treatments in the Middle East: a multi-national survey of availability, affordability, and utilization patterns.Clinical parkinsonism & related disorders · 2026Article
- Launching the Global Health Network Middle East and North Africa Regional Network: A Path to Promote the Region's Global Health Research Presence and Build Unity and Collaboration Towards Tackling Regional Public Health Priorities.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
Health care disparities refer to differences in health and health care between groups that are closely associated with governmental, social, economic, and/or environmental policies. To address this gap in knowledge, a forum to address health disparities in different regions of the world was developed as an American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) presidential initiative (under Dr Jonathan Bernstein) in partnership with the World Allergy Organization to better understand political and socioeconomic issues within different countries and how they affect their health care systems. The first region selected was the Middle East. Representatives from Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, and Iran were invited to speak at this forum. Although we were not able to be inclusive of all countries in this region, it is apparent that the health care systems for those that participated are heterogeneous as a result of socioeconomic, educational, and governmental infrastructures. However, all regions noted health disparities that appeared to be linked to social determinants of health. Unfortunately, conflict in this region has had an additional adverse effect on these health care systems, making solutions even more challenging. However, recognition of the problems that loom large for allergy/immunology in particular can provide an opportunity for international collaboration that focuses on providing patient and physician education and identifying strategies to improve access to specialized health care.
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