Our research underpins our core activities:
- Strengthening regional and national institutional capacities in public health and health systems
- Evaluation of public health and health systems
- Supporting member states and institutions in developing and applying systems of standards
- Accreditation of healthcare services, education, and training
- Service quality and patient safety
- Development of national human resources for health capacities
- Developing and strengthening primary care (family practice)
- Academic exchange/collaboration with institutions in public health and primary care practice, research and innovation
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- Charnley, G. E., Tabche, C., Rawaf, S., Waheed, M. H., Sadkhan, H. R., Fuoad, A., Al-Nazal, T. S., Hashim, A. R., Mousa, A. K., Oudah, H. A., & Atwan, Z. (2026). Exploring the Drivers of Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever in Southern Iraq. IJID One Health, 100126. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijidoh.2026.100126
- Al Khaldi, S., Tabche, C., Atwan, Z. et al. Knowledge and awareness of HPV vaccination uptake and recommendations in gulf cooperation council countries 2009–2025: a systematic review. Arch Public Health 84, 81 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-026-01875-6
- Adawi A, Tabche C, Alahmari A, et al. Establishment of Rapid Response Teams for Emergencies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Cross-sectional Qualitative Study. Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness. 2026;20:e83. doi:10.1017/dmp.2026.10354
- Jabbar, F., Kadhim, K. A., Alhilfi, R. A., Al Khafaji, I. S., Salam, S., Kuroiwa, M., Davis, H., Tabche, C., Rawaf, S., & Altememi, W. H. (2026). Advancements in monitoring adverse events following immunization in Iraq: Insights from the CIVIE project 2022–2023. Vaccine, 72, 128121. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2025.128121
- Wang, Z., Ren, B., Rawaf, S., & Tabche, C. (2026). Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer screening in Europe: A systematic review of disruptions, barriers, and policy responses. Cancer Treatment and Research Communications, 47, 101115. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctarc.2026.101115
- Al Rashdi F, Tabche C, Atwan Z, Al-Qanubi H, Al Khaldi S, Al-Zadjali N and Rawaf S (2026) Chronic kidney disease in hypertensive patients: the urgent need for targeted interventions in Arab countries: a systematic review. Front. Nephrol. 6:1735217. doi: 10.3389/fneph.2026.1735217
- Oh, J., Kim, S., Yim, Y. et al. Global, regional, and national burden of chronic respiratory diseases and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, 1990–2023: a Global Burden of Disease study. Nat Med 32, 197–223 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-025-04077-9
- Al Zadjali N, Tabche C, Atwan Z and Rawaf S (2026) Utilisation of hormone replacement therapy in Arab countries: a systematic review. Front. Glob. Women’s Health 7:1722268. doi: 10.3389/fgwh.2026.1722268
Imanuel CA, Atwan Z, Tabche C. The public health impact of the Rx-to-OTC switch of triptan in Germany: Systematic review and framework analysis. J Am Pharm Assoc. 2025;102489. doi: 10.1016/j.japh.2025.102489
Tabche C, Atwan Z, Al-Mutawakel S, Andriamiseza N, Popovich M, Augustyniak E, et al. Evaluating the WHO leadership in emergencies training programme: participants’ perspective. Front Disaster Emerg Med. 2025;3. doi: 10.3389/femer.2025.1599284
Fitzpatrick S, Magaña L, Haywood J, Kerswill C, Tabche C, Robinson P. Development of the World Health Organization Global competency and outcomes framework for the Essential Public Health Functions. Educ Health (Abingdon). 2025;38(2):91–102. doi: 10.62694/efh.2025.341
Lee S, Son Y, Hwang J, Kim MS, Il Shin J, Yon DK, et al. Global, regional and national burden of dietary iron deficiency from 1990 to 2021: a Global Burden of Disease study. Nat Med. 2025;31(6):1809–1829. doi: 10.1038/s41591-025-03624-8
Ahmad SJS, Degiannis JR, Head M, Ahmed AR, Gelber E, Hakky S, et al. Meta-analysis of the optimal needle length and decompression site for tension pneumothorax and consensus recommendations on current ATLS and ETC guidelines. World J Emerg Surg. 2025;20(1):39–12. doi: 10.1186/s13017-025-00613-7
Anza-Ramirez C, Miranda JJ, Armocida B, Correia JC, Van Spall HGC, Beran D, et al. Characterising acute and chronic care needs: insights from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. Nat Commun. 2025;16(1):4235–36. doi: 10.1038/s41467-025-56910-x
Bennitt FB, Wozniak S, Causey K, Spearman S, Okereke C, Garcia V, et al. Global, regional, and national burden of household air pollution, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet. 2025. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)02840-X
Abohashem S, Abtahi D, Adesola RO, Al-Ashwal FY, Albashtawy M, Ali EA, et al. Global, regional, and national prevalence of child and adolescent overweight and obesity, 1990–2021, with forecasts to 2050: a forecasting study for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet. 2025;405(10481):785–812. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(25)00397-6
Abd-Elsalam S, Abdulkader RS, Abu-Rmeileh NM, Adane MM, Ahmad S, Alrimawi I, et al. Global, regional, and national prevalence of adult overweight and obesity, 1990–2021, with forecasts to 2050: a forecasting study for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet. 2025;405(10481):813–838. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(25)00355-1
Abdollahifar M, Abreu LG, Aburuz S, Afzal S, Ahmadzade AM, Ahmed MB, et al. Global, regional, and national burden of epilepsy, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet Public Health. 2025;10(3):e203–e227. doi: 10.1016/S2468-2667(24)00302-5
Steel N, Addolorato G, Adetunji JB, Akkaif MA, Al Awaidy S, Ali SS, et al. Changing life expectancy in European countries 1990–2021: a subanalysis of causes and risk factors from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet Public Health. 2025;10(3):e172–e188. doi: 10.1016/S2468-2667(25)00009-X
Adewuyi HO, Afolabi AA, Al-Ajlouni Y, Al-amer RM, Albashtawy M, Ali W, et al. Global, regional, and national burden of suicide, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet Public Health. 2025;10(3):e189–e202. doi: 10.1016/S2468-2667(25)00006-4
Alahmari A, Tabche C, Adawi A, Alanazi S, Alfallaj L, Aljumah M, et al. Adapting WHO Rapid Response Teams Advanced Training Program to Saudi Arabia’s Public Health Needs: A Systematic Process. Disaster Med Public Health Prep. 2025;19:e36. doi: 10.1017/dmp.2025.27
Colman S, El-Bahnasawi M, Abdulkader N, Aloul Z, Brown J, Luthra P, et al. The ‘LapAR’ augmented reality training device in surgical simulation: a multi-center pilot study. Global Surg Educ. 2025;4(1). doi: 10.1007/s44186-024-00343-5
Dimitrova MT, Tabche C. Mapping the landscape of breast cancer care in Bulgaria: a scoping review. Cancer Treat Res Commun. 2025;44:100948. doi: 10.1016/j.ctarc.2025.100948
Lindstrom M, Johnson CO, Emmons-Bell S, Abate YH, Aboagye RG, Adão R, et al. Global, regional, and national burden of pulmonary arterial hypertension, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet Respir Med. 2025;13(1):69–79. doi: 10.1016/S2213-2600(24)00295-9
GBD 2023 Kidney Failure with Replacement Therapy Collaborators. Global, regional, and national prevalence of kidney failure with replacement therapy and associated aetiologies, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023. Lancet Glob Health. 2025;13(8):e1378–e1395. doi: 10.1016/S2214-109X(25)00198-6
GBD 2023 Vaccine Coverage Collaborators. Global, regional, and national trends in routine childhood vaccination coverage from 1980 to 2023 with forecasts to 2030: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023. Lancet. 2025;406(10500):235–260. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(25)01037-2
GBD 2021 Global AMD Collaborators. Global burden of vision impairment due to age-related macular degeneration, 1990–2021, with forecasts to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet Glob Health. 2025;13(7):e1175–e1190. doi: 10.1016/S2214-109X(25)00143-3
Rautalin I, Volovici V, Stark BA, Johnson CO, Kaprio J, Korja M, et al. Global, Regional, and National Burden of Nontraumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: The Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. JAMA Neurol. 2025;10.1001/jamaneurol.2025.1522. doi: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2025.1522
Bron A, Jonas JB, Cicinelli MV, Tapply I, Fernandes A, Arrigo A, et al. Prevalence of Vision Loss in High-Income Countries and in Eastern and Central Europe in 2020: Magnitude and Temporal Trends. Ophthalmic Epidemiol. 2025;10.1080/09286586.2025.2486461. doi: 10.1080/09286586.2025.2486461
GBD 2021 Diarrhoeal Diseases Collaborators. Global, regional, and national age-sex-specific burden of diarrhoeal diseases, their risk factors, and aetiologies, 1990–2021, for 204 countries and territories: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet Infect Dis. 2025;25(5):519–536. doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(24)00691-1
GBD 2021 Asthma and Allergic Diseases Collaborators. Global, regional, and national burden of asthma and atopic dermatitis, 1990–2021, and projections to 2050: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet Respir Med. 2025;13(5):425–446. doi: 10.1016/S2213-2600(25)00003-7
Kyu HH, Sirota SB, Doxey MC, Dominguez RV, Bender RG, Vongpradith A, et al. Global, regional, and national burden of upper respiratory infections and otitis media, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet Infect Dis. 2025;25(1):36–51. doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(24)00430-4
Tabche C, Atwan Z, Rawaf S. Integrating emergency preparedness competency frameworks in workforce development training. Mass Gathering Medicine. 2024; 2:100008. 10.1016/j.mgmed.2024.100008.
Arndt MB, Abate YH, Abbasi-Kangevari M, ElHafeez SA, Abdelmasseh M, Abd-Elsalam S, et al. Global, regional, and national progress towards the 2030 global nutrition targets and forecasts to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet. 2024; 404(10471):2543–2583. 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)01821-X.
Carter A, Zhang M, Khai Hoan Tram, Walters MK, Jahagirdar D, Brewer ED, et al. Global, regional, and national burden of HIV/AIDS, 1990-2021, and forecasts to 2050, for 204 countries and territories: the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet Hiv. 2024; 11(12):E807–E822. 10.1016/S2352-3018(24)00212-1.
Bryazka D, Reitsma MB, Abate YH, Abd Al Magied AHA, Abdelkader A, Abdollahi A, et al. Forecasting the effects of smoking prevalence scenarios on years of life lost and life expectancy from 2022 to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet Public Health. 2024; 9(10):E729–E744. 10.1016/S2468-2667(24)00166-X.
Naghavi M, Vollset SE, Ikuta KS, Swetschinski LR, Gray AP, Wool EE, et al. Global burden of bacterial antimicrobial resistance 1990-2021: a systematic analysis with forecasts to 2050. Lancet. 2024; 404(10459):1199–1226. 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)01867-1.
Feigin VL, Abate MD, Abate YH, Abd ElHafeez S, Abd-Allah F, Abdelalim A, et al. Global, regional, and national burden of stroke and its risk factors, 1990-2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet Neurology. 2024; 23(10):973–1003. 10.1016/S1474-4422(24)00369-7.
Han H, Letourneau ID, Abate YH, Abdelmasseh M, Abu-Gharbieh E, Adane TD, et al. Trends and levels of the global, regional, and national burden of appendicitis between 1990 and 2021: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology. 2024; 9(9):825–858. 10.1016/S2468-1253(24)00157-2.
Abuhaloob L, El-Osta A, Newton T, Rawaf S, Banerjee A. Could the minimum intervention oral care framework help improve the quality of oral health delivery and access to NHS primary dental care? British dental journal. 2024; 237(6):495–499. 10.1038/s41415-024-7627-x.
Wu D, Jin Y, Guo C, Abbasian M, Abbasifard M, Abbott JH, et al. Global pattern, trend, and cross-country inequality of early musculoskeletal disorders from 1990 to 2019, with projection from 2020 to 2050. Med. 2024; 5(8):943–962. 10.1016/j.medj.2024.04.009.
Abuhaloob L, Tabche C, Amati F, Rawaf S. Provision of oral healthcare services in WHO-EMR countries: a scoping review. BMC Oral Health. 2024; 24(1):907. 10.1186/s12903-024-04702-y.
Cross M, Ong KL, Culbreth GT, Steinmetz JD, Cousin E, Lenox H, et al. Global, regional, and national burden of gout, 1990-2020, and projections to 2050: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet Rheumatology. 2024; 6(8):E507–E517. 10.1016/S2665-9913(24)00117-6.
Ledesma JR, Ma J, Zhang M, Basting AVL, Huong Thi Chu, Vongpradith A, et al. Global, regional, and national age-specific progress towards the 2020 milestones of the WHO End TB Strategy: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet Infectious Diseases. 2024; 24(7):698–725. 10.1016/S1473-3099(24)00007-0.
Santos JV, Padron-Monedero A, Bikbov B, Grad DA, Plass D, Mechili EA, et al. The state of health in the European Union (EU-27) in 2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease study 2019. BMC Public Health. 2024; 24(1):1374. 10.1186/s12889-024-18529-3.
Schumacher AE, Kyu HH, Aali A, Abbafati C, Abbas J, Abbasgholizadeh R, et al. Global age-sex-specific mortality, life expectancy, and population estimates in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1950-2021, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet. 2024; 403(10440):1989–2056. 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)00476-8.
Vollset SE, Ababneh HS, Abate YH, Abbafati C, Abbasgholizadeh R, Abbasian M, et al. Burden of disease scenarios for 204 countries and territories, 2022-2050: a forecasting analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet. 2024; 403(10440):2204–2256. 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)00685-8.
Bhattacharjee NV, Schumacher AE, Aali A, Abate YH, Abbasgholizadeh R, Abbasian M, et al. Global fertility in 204 countries and territories, 1950-2021, with forecasts to 2100: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet. 2024; 403(10440):2057–2099. 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)00550-6.
Naghavi M, Ong KL, Aali A, Ababneh HS, Abate YH, Abbafati C, et al. Global burden of 288 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990-2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet. 2024; 403(10440):2100–2132. 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)00367-2.
Brauer M, Roth GA, Aravkin AY, Zheng P, Abate KH, Abate YH, et al. Global burden and strength of evidence for 88 risk factors in 204 countries and 811 subnational locations, 1990-2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet. 2024; 403(10440):2162–2203. 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)00933-4.
Khaleel HA, Alhilfi RA, Rawaf S, Atwan Z, Al-Alwany AA, Raheem M, et al. Determining the bacterial and viral meningitis trend in Iraq from 2007 till 2023 using joinpoint regression. Heliyon. 2024; 10(9):e30088. 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30088.
Al Asfoor D, Tabche C, Al-Zadjali M, Mataria A, Saikat S, Rawaf S. Concept analysis of health system resilience. Health Research Policy and Systems. 2024; 22(1):43. 10.1186/s12961-024-01114-w.
Bourne RRA, Jonas JB, Friedman D, Nangia V, Bron A, Tapply I, et al. Global estimates on the number of people blind or visually impaired by glaucoma: A meta-analysis from 2000 to 2020. Eye. 2024; 38(11):2036–2046. 10.1038/s41433-024-02995-5.
Steinmetz JD, Seeher KM, Schiess N, Nichols E, Cao B, Servili C, et al. Global, regional, and national burden of disorders affecting the nervous system, 1990-2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet Neurology. 2024; 23(4):344–381. 10.1016/S1474-4422(24)00038-3.
Abuhaloob L, Purnat TD, Tabche C, Atwan Z, Dubois E, Rawaf S. Management of infodemics in outbreaks or health crises: a systematic review. Frontiers in Public Health. 2024; 12:1343902. 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1343902.
Pesudovs K, Lansingh VC, Kempen JH, Tapply I, Fernandes AG, Cicinelli MV, et al. Global estimates on the number of people blind or visually impaired by cataract: a meta-analysis from 2000 to 2020. Eye. 2024; 38(11):2156–2172. 10.1038/s41433-024-02961-1.
Wu A, Cross M, Elliott JM, Culbreth G, Cousin E, Haile LM, et al. Global, regional, and national burden of neck pain, 1990-2020, and projections to 2050: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet Rheumatology. 2024; 6(3):e142–e155. 10.1016/S2665-9913(23)00321-1.
Atwan Z, Alhilfi R, Mousa AK, Rawaf S, Torre JDL, Hashim A, et al. Alarming update on incidence of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever in Iraq in 2023. IJID Regions. 2024; 10:75–79. 10.1016/j.ijregi.2023.11.018.
Khaleel HA, Alhilfi RA, Rawaf S, Tabche C. Identify future epidemic threshold and intensity for influenza-like illness in Iraq by using the moving epidemic method. IJID Regions. 2024; 10:126–131. 10.1016/j.ijregi.2023.12.005.
Kufoof L, Hajjeh R, Al Nsour M, Saad R, Belorgeot V, Abubakar A, et al. Learning From COVID-19: What Would It Take to Be Better Prepared in the Eastern Mediterranean Region? JMIR Public Health and Surveillance. 2024; 10:e40491. 10.2196/40491.
Al Rashdi F, Al Harrasi S, Al Ismaili M, AL Yaaqubi AL-, Atwan Z, Tabche C. The profound impact of COVID-19 on the control and care of diabetic patients: a comprehensive retrospective cohort study. BMC Primary Care. 2024; 25(1):432. 10.1186/s12875-024-02672-2.
Ng M, Dai X, Cogen RM, Abdelmasseh M, Abdollahi A, Abdullahi A, et al. National-level and state-level prevalence of overweight and obesity among children, adolescents, and adults in the USA, 1990-2021, and forecasts up to 2050. Lancet. 2024; 404(10469):2278–2298. 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)01548-4.
Mokdad AH, Bisignano C, Hsu JM, Ababneh HS, Abbasgholizadeh R, Abdelkader A, et al. The burden of diseases, injuries, and risk factors by state in the USA, 1990-2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet. 2024; 404(10469):2314–2340. 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)01446-6.
Mokdad AH, Bisignano C, Hsu JM, Bryazka D, Cao S, Bhattacharjee NV, et al. Burden of disease scenarios by state in the USA, 2022-50: a forecasting analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet. 2024; 404(10469):2341–2370. 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)02246-3.
Aloul Z, Colman S, El-Bahnasawi M, Abdulkader N, Rawaf D, Khalil M. Advancing Surgical Education: A Pilot Study Evaluating the Impact of Augmented Reality in Post-Graduate Surgical Skill Training. British Journal of Surgery. 2024; 111:10.1093/bjs/znae197.021.
Khalil M, Pazvakavambwa H, Kader NA, Komperla S, Aloul Z, Rawaf D. Validating Remote Basic Surgical Skills Certification: A Randomised Controlled Trial. British Journal of Surgery. 2024; 111:znae197222. 10.1093/bjs/znae197.222.
Ludick C, Rawaf D, Street E, Van Flute J, Omurtag A, Swealem A, et al. An Overview of Laparoscopic Surgical Training Modalities – How Does Augmented Reality Simulation Compare? British Journal of Surgery. 2024; 111:znae197020. 10.1093/bjs/znae197.020.
Bal P, Cheng JQ, Draman MR, Fadzli An, Ghauth S, Hung W, et al. A prognostic model for use before elective surgery to estimate the risk of postoperative pulmonary complications (GSU-Pulmonary Score): a development and validation study in three international cohorts. Lancet Digital Health. 2024; 6(7):e507–e519. 10.1016/S2589-7500(24)00065-7.
Tabche C, Atwan Z, Rawaf S. Integrating emergency preparedness competency frameworks in workforce development training. Mass Gathering Medicine. 2024; 2:100008. 10.1016/j.mgmed.2024.100008.
Ahmad SJS, Degiannis JR, Borucki J, Pouwels S, Rawaf DL, Lala A, et al. Fatality Rates After Infection With the Omicron Variant (B.1.1.529): How Deadly has it been? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Acute Medicine. 2024; 14(2):51–60. 10.6705/j.jacme.202406_14(2).0001.
Mensah GA, Fuster V, Murray CJL, Roth GA, Guan S, Global Burden Cardiovasc Dis Risks. Global Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases and Risks, 1990-2022. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2023;82(25):2350–2473. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.11.007.
Kasper T, Yamey G, Dwyer S, Mcdade KK, Liden J, Luedemann C, et al. Rethinking how development assistance for health can catalyse progress on primary health care. Lancet. 2023;402(10418):2253–2264. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(23)01813-5.
Safdarian M, Trinka E, Rahimi-Movaghar V, Thomschewski A, Aali A, Abady GG, et al. Global, regional, and national burden of spinal cord injury, 1990-2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. Lancet Neurology. 2023;22(11):1026–1047. doi: 10.1016/S1474-4422(23)00287-9.
Moberg ME, Hamilton EB, Zeng SM, Bryazka D, Zhao JT, Feldman R, et al. Global, regional, and national mortality due to unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning, 2000-2021: results from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet Public Health. 2023;8(11):E839–E849. doi: 10.1016/S2468-2667(23)00185-8.
Leyns C, Willems S, Powell RA, Camacho V, Fabrega R, De Maeseneer J, et al. From disease- to people-centred pandemic management: organized communities, community-oriented primary care and health information systems. International Journal for Equity in Health. 2023;22(1):225. doi: 10.1186/s12939-023-02032-z.
Tabche C, Raheem M, Alolaqi A, Rawaf S. Effect of electronic health records on doctor-patient relationship in Arabian gulf countries: a systematic review. Frontiers in Digital Health. 2023;5:1252227. doi: 10.3389/fdgth.2023.1252227.
Cunha ARd, Compton K, Xu R, Mishra R, Drangsholt MT, Antunes JLF, et al. The Global, Regional, and National Burden of Adult Lip, Oral, and Pharyngeal Cancer in 204 Countries and Territories: A Systematic Analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. JAMA Oncology. 2023;9(10):1401–1416. doi: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2023.2960.
Yousif MG, Al-Amran FG, Rawaf S, Al-Jumeily D. Effect of Vitamin D3 Levels on Varicella-Zoster Virus Infection and IFN-Gamma Expression in Children: A Cross-Sectional Study in Iraq. Advancements in Life Sciences. 2023;10:35–40. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.62940/als.v10i0.1993.
Yousif MG, Zeiny LS, Al-Amran FG, Sadeq AM, Rawaf S, Al-Jumeily D. Demographics, Risk Factors, and Post-COVID-19 Syndrome Among Patients in the Middle Euphrates Region of Iraq. Advancements in Life Sciences. 2023;10:41–45. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.62940/als.v10i0.1994.
Black RJ, Cross M, Haile LM, Culbreth G, Steinmetz J, Hagins H, et al. Global, regional, and national burden of rheumatoid arthritis, 1990-2020, and projections to 2050: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet Rheumatology. 2023;5(10):E594–E610. doi: 10.1016/S2665-9913(23)00211-4.
Kim MS, Hwang J, Yon DK, Lee SW, Jung SY, Park S, et al. Global burden of peripheral artery disease and its risk factors, 1990-2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. Lancet Global Health. 2023;11(10):E1553–E1565. doi: 10.1016/S2214-109X(23)00355-8.
Wu D, Jin Y, Xing Y, Abate MD, Abbasian M, Abbasi-Kangevari M, et al. Global, regional, and national incidence of six major immune-mediated inflammatory diseases: findings from the global burden of disease study 2019. Eclinicalmedicine. 2023;64:102193. doi: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2023.102193.
Gardner WM, Razo C, McHugh TA, Hagins H, Vilchis-Tella VM, Hennessy C, et al. Prevalence, years lived with disability, and trends in anaemia burden by severity and cause, 1990-2021: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet Haematology. 2023;10(9):e713–e734. doi: 10.1016/S2352-3026(23)00160-6.
Cortesi PA, Fornari C, Conti S, Antonazzo IC, Ferrara P, Ahmed A, et al. Hepatitis B and C in Europe: an update from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. Lancet Public Health. 2023;8(9):E701–E716. doi: 10.1016/S2468-2667(23)00149-4.
Steinmetz JD, Culbreth GT, Haile LM, Rafferty Q, Lo J, Fukutaki KG, et al. Global, regional, and national burden of osteoarthritis, 1990-2020 and projections to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet Rheumatology. 2023;5(9):E508–E522. doi: 10.1016/S2665-9913(23)00163-7.
Thomson AM, McHugh TA, Oron AP, Teply C, Lonberg N, Tella VMV, et al. Global, regional, and national prevalence and mortality burden of sickle cell disease, 2000-2021: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Lancet Haematology. 2023;10(8):E585–E599. doi: 10.1016/S2352-3026(23)00118-7.
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Alhilfi RA, Khaleel HA, Raheem BM, Mahdi SG, Tabche C, Rawaf S. Large outbreak of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever in Iraq, 2022. Ijid Regions. 2023;6:76–79. doi: 10.1016/j.ijregi.2023.01.007.
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Yousif MG, Hashim K, Rawaf S. Post COVID-19 Effect on Medical Staff and Doctors’ Productivity Analysed by Machine Learning. Baghdad Science Journal. 2023;20(4):1507–1519. doi: 10.21123/bsj.2023.8875.
Kyriazidis IP, Jakob DA, Vargas JAH, Franco OH, Degiannis E, Dorn P, et al. Accuracy of diagnostic tests in cardiac injury after blunt chest trauma: a systematic review and meta-analysis. World Journal of Emergency Surgery. 2023;18(1):36. doi: 10.1186/s13017-023-00504-9.
Ahmad SJS, Degiannis K, Borucki J, Pouwels S, Rawaf DL, Head M, et al. The most influential COVID-19 articles: A systematic review. New Microbes and New Infections. 2023;52:101094. doi: 10.1016/j.nmni.2023.101094.
El-Bahnasawi M, Rawaf D, Street E, Luthra P. The Impact of Augmented Reality Laparoscopic Simulator in Improving Performance Metrics in General Surgical Trainees. British Journal of Surgery. 2023;110:znad258.573. doi: 10.1093/bjs/znad258.573.
Rawaf D, ElBahnasawi M, Toms J, Harris M, Ludick C, Sheikh M, et al. Augmented Reality: A Novel Approach To Surgical Simulation, a Objective & Subjective Validation, Health Economics Study & Systematic Review. British Journal of Surgery. 2023;110:znad258.574. doi: 10.1093/bjs/znad258.574.
Rawaf DL, Street E, Van Flute J. Saving patient costs & improving patient outcomes through augmented reality simulation training. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2023;228(3):S912. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2022.12.184.
Rawaf DL, Jan H, Street E, Van Flute J, Elfituri A. To assess the impact of augmented reality training on improving laparoscopic vaginal vault closure using objective performance metrics. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2023;228(3):S883. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2022.12.140.
Khoja TAM, Qidwai W, Rawaf S, Alnaser FA, Nanji K, Khoja A, Kurashi NYA, Saad NES, Halasa W, Farahat TM, Al Shafaee M, Al Shetti M, Bashir M, Alsharief W, AlWotayan R, Alimky S, Al-duwaisan H et al., 2021, Primary health care in pandemics: barriers, challenges and opportunities, World Family Medicine Journal incorporating the Middle East Journal of Family Medicine, Vol: 19, Pages: 6-11, ISSN: 1839-018, DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94090
Rawaf S, Allen L, Stigler FL, Kringos D, Quezada Yamamoto H, van Weel C et al., 2020, Lessons on the COVID-19 pandemic, for and by primary care professionals worldwide, European Journal of General Practice, Vol: 26, Pages: 129-133, ISSN: 1381-4788, https://doi.org/10.1080/13814788.2020.1820479
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Local Burden of Disease WaSH Collaborators, 2020, Mapping geographical inequalities in access to drinking water and sanitation facilities in low-income and middle-income countries, 2000-17., The Lancet Global Health, Vol: 8, Pages: e1162-e1185, ISSN: 2214-109X, https://doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(20)30278-3
LBD Double Burden of Malnutrition Collaborators, 2020, Author correction: Mapping local patterns of childhood overweight and wasting in low- and middle-income countries between 2000 and 2017., Nature Methods, Vol: 26, Pages: 1308-1308, ISSN: 1548-7091, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-020-0972-7
Rawaf S, Al-Saffar M, Quezada Yamamoto H, Alshaikh M, Pelly M, Rawaf D, Dubois E, Majeed Aet al., 2020, Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine effectiveness in human subjects during coronavirus: a systematic review, Publisher: medRxiv, https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.05.07.20094326
Rawaf S, Quezada Yamamoto H, Rawaf D, 2020, Unlocking towns and cities: COVID-19 exit strategy, Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, Vol: 26, Pages: 499-502, ISSN: 1020-3397, https://doi.org/10.26719/emhj.20.028
Rawaf S, 2019, Mapping disparities in education across low- and middle-income countries, Nature, Vol: 577, Pages: 1-16, ISSN: 0028-0836, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-019-1872-1
Quezada Yamamoto H, Dubois E, Mastellos N, Rawaf Set al., 2019, Primary care integration of sexual and reproductive health services for chlamydia testing across WHO-Europe: a systematic review, BMJ Open, Vol: 9, ISSN: 2044-6055, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-031644
GBD 2017 Childhood Cancer Collaborators, 2019, The global burden of childhood and adolescent cancer in 2017: an analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017, Lancet Oncology, Vol: 20, Pages: 1211-1225, ISSN: 1470-2045, https://doi.org/10.1016/S1470-2045(19)30339-0
Jamil H, Rawaf S, Alsaghayer A, Lee JT, Dubois E, Hadithi T, Majeed A, Hamid F, Swaka A, Arnetez BBet al., 2019, Health Assessments of Iraqi Scientists Abroad: Chronic Diseases and Legal Status, ACTA SCIENTIFIC MEDICAL SCIENCES, ASMS-03-0326.pdf (actascientific.com)
Jamil H, Hamdanm T, Rawaf S, Dubois E, Yasso SSS, Aljoboori S, Jamil SW, Arnetz Bet al., 2019, Pregnancy outcome among Iraqi soldiers & civilians in Iraq and Gulf War 1991, Archives of Epidemiology, Vol: 4, Pages: 1-8, ISSN: 2577-2252, DOI: 10.29011/2577-2252.100032
Alnuaimi A, Rawaf S, Hassounah S, Chehab Met al., 2019, Use of mobile applications in the management of overweight and obesity in primary and secondary care, JRSM Open, Vol: 10, ISSN: 2054-2704, https://doi.org/10.1177/2054270419843826
Rawaf S, Raheem M, Rawaf D, 2019, Proactive primary car: integrating public health into primary care, BOOK: Family Practice in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, https://doi.org/10.1201/9781351016032
Dubois E, McNally L, Andrews L, Dungbo F, Rawaf S, Short E, Wassum Ket al., 2019, Developing and implementing health systems policy to improve the delivery of brief tobacco interventions, Strengthening health systems for treating tobacco dependence in primary care: building capacity for tobacco control, WHO Technical Report Series, ISSN: 0512-3054, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/330666273_Strengthening_health_systems_for_treating_tobacco_dependence_in_primary_care_Part_I_Training_for_policy-makers_Developing_and_implementing_health_systems_policy_to_improve_the_delivery_of_brief_tobacc
Rawaf S, Rawaf DL, 2019, Medico de familia e communidade na saudi publica, Tratado de medicina de família e comunidade: princípios, formação e prática. Ediciao 2, Editors: Gusso, Lopes, Dias, Publisher: Porto Alegre: Artmed, Pages: 20-27, ISBN: 9788582715352, http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/66480
Al-Shawafv T, Sabatini L, Rawaf S, 2013, Many NHS centres offering self funded in vitro fertilisation are poor performers, British Medical Journal, Vol:347, 1756-1833, Pages:-
Ismail SA, McDonald A, Dubois E, et al., 2013, Assessing the state of health research in the Eastern Mediterranean Region., J R Soc Med, Vol:106, 0141-0768, Pages:224-233
Davis J, Banks I, Wrigley D, et al., 2013, Act now against new NHS competition regulations: an open letter to the BMA and the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges calls on them to make a joint public statement of opposition to the amended section 75 regulations., BMJ, Vol:346, 1756-1833, Pages:f1819-
Khoja T, Qidawi W, Ahmed MSH, Rawaf S, Nanji K. The Way Forward to Public Health in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries: A Need for Public Health Systems and Law. Middle East Journal of Family Medicine 2013;11(5):22-27, https://spiral.imperial.ac.uk/bitstream/10044/1/11761/4/The%20way%20forward%20for%20piublic%20health%20in%20the%20GCC%20MEJFM%207(5)%202013.pdf
Qidwai W, Nanji K, Khoja T, et al., 2013, Are we ready for a person-centered care model for patient- physician consultation? A survey from family physicians and their patients of East Mediterranean Region, European Journal for Person Centered Healthcare, Vol:1, ISSN:2052-5656, Pages:394-404, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5750/ejpch.v1i2.679
Majeed A, El-Sayed AA, Khoja T, et al., 2013, Diabetes in the Middle-East and North Africa: An update for 2013 for the IDF Diabetes Atlas., Diabetes Res Clin Pract, 0168-8227, DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2013.11.008
Rawaf S, 2013, The 2003 Iraq War and Avoidable Death Toll, PLOS Medicine, Vol:10, 1549-1277, Pages:1-3, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1001532
Khoja TAM, Qidwai W, Ahmed MSH, et al., 2013, The Way Forward to Public Health in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries: A Need for Public Health Systems and Law, Middle East Journal of Family Medicine, Vol:11, ISSN:1448-4196, Pages:23-27
Al-Shawafv T, Sabatini L, Rawaf S, 2013, Many NHS centres offering self funded in vitro fertilisation are poor performers, British Medical Journal, Vol:347, 1756-1833, Pages:-
Ismail SA, McDonald A, Dubois E, et al., 2013, Assessing the state of health research in the Eastern Mediterranean Region., J R Soc Med, Vol:106, 0141-0768, Pages:224-233
Davis J, Banks I, Wrigley D, et al., 2013, Act now against new NHS competition regulations: an open letter to the BMA and the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges calls on them to make a joint public statement of opposition to the amended section 75 regulations., BMJ, Vol:346, 1756-1833, Pages:f1819-
Qidwai W, Ashfaq T, Khoja TAM, et al., 2012, Access to person-centred care: A perspetive on status, barriers, opportunities and challenges from the Eastern Meditarranean Region, MIDDLE EAST JOURNAL OF FAMILY MEDICINE, Vol:10, ISSN:1839-0188, Pages:4-13
Majeed A, Rawaf S, De Maeseneer J, 2012, Primary care in England: coping with financial austerity., Br J Gen Pract, Vol:62, 0960-1643, Pages:625-626
Alshamsan R, Majeed A, Vamos EP, et al., 2011, Ethnic Differences in Diabetes Management in Patients With and Without Comorbid Medical Conditions: A cross-sectional study, Diabetes Care, Vol:34, 0149-5992, Pages:-
Amati F, McDonald A, Majeed A, et al., 2011, Implementation and evaluation of patient-centred care in experimental studies from 2000-2010: a systematic review, International Journal of Person Centered Medicine, Vol:1
Evans N, Rawaf S, 2010, Radical rethink is needed, Pharmaceutical Journal, Vol:284, ISSN:0031-6873, Pages:14-14, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/298682580_Radical_rethink_is_needed
Rawaf S, Dubois E, Kubba A, et al., 2009, Iraqi doctors’ training in UK Looking to rebuild Iraq’s healthcare system, British Medical Journal, Vol:339, ISSN:0959-8146, Pages:-
Evans N, Rawaf S, 2009, Prescribing of unlicensed medicines, Pharmaceutical Journal, Vol:282, ISSN:0031-6873, Pages:450-450
Evans N, Rawaf S, 2009, Generic substitution may reduce patient adherence further, Pharmaceutical Journal, Vol:2 Dec, 0031-6873, Pages:-
Evans N, Rawaf S, 2009, Implementing NICE Guidance, www.whatisseries.co.uk, Vol:April
Rawaf S, Dubois E, Kubba A, et al., 2009, Looking to rebuild Iraq’s healthcare system, BMJ: British Medical Journal, Vol:339:bmj.b4621
Evans N, Rawaf S, 2009, Unlicensed Medicines, Pharmaceutical Journal, Vol:15 April
Rawaf S, Maeseneer J, Starfield B, 2008, From Alma Ata to Almaty: a new start for primary health care, Lancet, Vol:372, Pages:1363-1365
Rassool GH, Rawaf S, 2008, Predictors of educational outcomes of undergraduate nursing students in alcohol and drug education, Nurse Education Today, Vol:28, Pages:691-701
Qidwai W, Khoja T, Inem V, et al., 2008, Strategies to improve the status of family physicians: a perspective from an international collaboration, Middle East Journal of Family Medicine, Vol:6, Pages:12-19
Rassool GH, Rawaf S, 2008, The influence of learning styles preference of undergraduate nursing students on educational outcomes in substance use education, Nurse Education in Practice, Vol:8, Pages:306-314
Foster M, Rawaf S, Pelly M, et al., 2008, The UK medical workforce: sleepwalking into isolation?, Lancet, Vol:371
Evans N, Holmes J, Rawaf S, et al., 2007, Dyspepsia and GORD care after PPI use, British Journal of Health Care Management, Vol:13, Pages:425-430
Rassool GH, Rawaf S, 2007, Educational intervention of undergraduate nursing students’ confidence skills with alcohol and drug misusers, Nurse Education Today, Vol:July 20
Rassool GH, Rawaf S, 2007, Learning style preference of undergraduate nursing students, Nursing Standard, Vol:21, Pages:35-41
Rawaf S, 2007, Risks to health: knowing is not enough we, must apply, Public Health Medicine, Vol:6, Pages:44-44
Rawaf S, Dubois E, Khatib O, et al., 2006, Cancer prevention and control in Eastern Mediterranean region,BMJ: British Medical Journal, Vol:333, Pages:860-861
Schifano F, Deluca P, Baldscchino A, et al., 2006, Drugs on the web; the Psychonaut 2002 EU Project,Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry, Vol:30, Pages:640-646
McNally L, Hayes A, Rawaf S, 2006, Smoking bans in mental health settings, Health Service Journal, Vol:7 Sept, Pages:30-30
McNally L, Hayes A, Rawaf S, 2006, Smoking rites and wrongs, The Psychologist, Vol:1
RAWAF S, 2005, Iraq: in search of better health under better government, Public Health Medicine, Vol:1-2
Rawaf S, 2005, The health crisis in Iraq, Critical Public Health, Vol:12, Pages:181-188
Gilleard C, Pond C, Scamell A, et al., 2005, Well-being in Wandsworth: a public mental health audit, Journal of Public Mental Health, Vol:4, Pages:14-21
Best D, Manning V, Gossop M, et al., 2004, Adolescent psychological health problems and delinquency among volatile substance users in a school sample in South London, Drugs: education, prevention & policy, Vol:11, Pages:476-482
Rawaf S, Palmer S, 2004, Implementation of Euridice Project in the UK. A feasibility study, Percorsi di Integrazione, Vol:XII, Pages:24-29
Rawaf S, 2004, Iraq: a sad story with a happy ending, ph.com, Vol:September, Pages:10-11
Rawaf S, 2004, Iraq: A victim of misgovernment and UN punitive sanctions: Can a country of 26 million people recover from this mess?, Public Health Medicine, Vol:5, Pages:48-49
Rawaf S, 2004, Multidisciplinary public health training channels. Is the time right to reflect on the UK experience and capture the new opportunities for public health?, Public Health Medicine, Vol:5, Pages:3-4
Rawaf S, 2004, Practice-Based Commissioning and Demand Management: the Government may be right, where is the evidence?, Public Health Medicine 2004, Vol:5, Pages:92-93
Rawaf S, Bahri S, Alsheikh G, et al., 2004, Public Health around the World: Iraq., Vol:5, Pages:76-83
SCHIFANO F, LEONI M, MARTINOTTI G, et al., 2003, Importance of cyberspace for the assessment of the drug abuse market: Preliminary results from the Psychonaut 2002 Project, CyberPsychology and Behavior, Vol:6
CUNNINGHAM D, RAWAF R, COLLINS, et al., 2002, Prisoners’ health: can the health needs assessment of London prisons influence the future health status of prisoners: a public health appraisal?, Public health Medicine 2002, Vol:55-60
RAWAF S, 2002, Reforms, Reorganisation, Restructuring and Modernisation: Can these efforts in the health sector improve the health of the population?, Public Health Medicine, Vol:4
RAWAF S, 2001, Doctors need the respect they deserve: society needs to decide what type of healthcare they want, Public Health Medicine, Vol:1-2
MANNING V, BEST D, RAWAF S, et al., 2001, Drug use in Adolescents: the relationship between opportunity, initial use and continuation of use of four illicit drugs in a cohort of 14-16 year olds in South London, Drugs: education, prevention and policy, Vol:55-60
BEST D, RAWAF S, ROWLEY J, et al., 2001, Ethnic and gender differences in drinking and smoking among London adolescents, Ethnic Health, Vol:51-57
RAWAF S, SHANKS J, 2000, Cash, Command and Control: are we witnessing the end of local democracy?,Public Health Medicine, Vol:4-5
BEST D, RAWAF S, ROWLEY J, et al., 2000, Drinking and smoking as concurrent predictors of illicit drug use and positive drug attitudes in adolescents, Drug and Alcohol Dependence, Vol:319-21
RAWAF S, 2000, Equal opportunities to all ethnic groups: from aspiration to reality, British Dental Journal, Vol:210
RAWAF S, 2000, People and Health: vision for the early years of the 21st Century. A challenging agenda for public health physicians, Public Health Medicine, Vol:30-3
RAWAF S, SCHIFANO F, 2000, The Internet, children, young people and substance misuse: Co-ordinated approaches are needed to minimise the use of E-commerce to obtain and prevent substance misuse, Public Health Medicine, Vol:96
RAWAF S, MARSHALL F, 1999, Drug Misuse: the ten steps for needs assessment, Public Health Medicine, Vol:21-6
RAWAF S, BENNETT J, 1999, Editorial: a new journal, a new perspective, Public Health Medicine, Vol:1
STRATHDEE G, JENKINS R, CARR S, et al., 1999, Equity in mental health: What public health practitioners should do, Public Health Medicine, Vol:61-7
RAWAF S, 1999, Ten steps for health needs assessment, WHO People’s Health, Vol:5-6
RAWAF S, 1998, Public health and addiction: prevention, Current Opinion in Psychiatry, Vol:1
RAWAF S, 1997, Data collection and interpretation to meet the challenge of the changing drug scene, SUD Bulletin, Vol:9(5)
RAWAF S, 1996, Assessing the health needs for cancer services for people from ethnic groups, Vol:S35-7
RAWAF S, 1996, Consensus statement for good practice and audit measures in the management of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, BMJ: British Medical Journal, Vol:539-44
RAWAF S, 1996, Substance misuse. A public health perspective, Psychiatric Care, Vol:3 (Suppl. I)
RAWAF S, 1995, A co-ordinated war against drugs: The English Strategy 95-8, Substance Misuse Bulletin, Vol:8(2)
RAWAF S, FRASER H, 1995, Delivering Sensitive Public Health, Share, Vol:1-2
ALSHAWAF T T, RAWAF S, 1995, Human Rights in Iraq, BMJ: British Medical Journal
RAWAF S, 1993, The many faces of a health strategy for Substance Misuse, Substance Misuse Bulletin, Vol:5:1-2
GHODSE B B, RAWAF S, 1991, Extracontractual referral in the first three months of NHS reforms, British Medical Journal, Vol:497-9
HEWITT J, RAWAF S, BEG M, et al., 1986, Very large outbreaks of Clostridium Perfringens food poisoning. Epidemiology associated with the consumption of boiled fish, Journal of Hygiene, Pages:71-80
EL SHERBINI A, EID E, GOUDAH M, et al., 1981, Diarrhoea as an emergency needing hospital care, Bulletin of the Institute of Public Health, Pages:33-43
CHAMBERLAIN J, RAWAF S, 1981, Health care in early infancy; risk approach, Society of Social Medicine
RAWAF S, EL-SHERBINI A, EID E, et al., 1978, Utilisation and morbidity patterns in an emergency unit of a Paediatric Teaching Hospital, Bulletin of the Institute of Public Health, Pages:323-337