As the holy city of Mecca prepares to welcome pilgrims for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, the Saudi Ministry of Health has issued a crucial advisory urging prospective pilgrims to ensure they are adequately vaccinated. This proactive measure aims to safeguard the health and well-being of the multitudes......

Morocco is poised to introduce a regulated framework for pharmaceutical advertising, aiming to strike a balance between consumer awareness and responsible promotion. The Ministry of Health has submitted a draft decree outlining procedures for obtaining advertising visas for human-use medications, marking......

In a landmark ruling, the Administrative Court of Rabat has issued a verdict in a case relating to the "side effects of the coronavirus vaccine." A Moroccan woman who suffered partial paralysis after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine had filed a lawsuit against the state. The Administrative......

In a significant step towards empowering individuals with disabilities and promoting their seamless integration into society, Morocco is gearing up to launch a comprehensive digital platform dedicated to streamlining the process of obtaining disability cards. This progressive initiative, which aims to......

Spring's arrival brings forth the beauty of nature, but for many, it also ushers in the dreaded asthma allergy season. According to healthcare professionals' estimates, approximately 300 million individuals worldwide suffer from asthma. In Morocco, the International Study of Asthma and Allergies......

Morocco's Minister of Health, Khalid Ait Taleb, recently revealed a dire shortage of forensic doctors in the country, a critical component of the nation's healthcare system. In an address to parliament, the minister disclosed that Morocco has only six forensic doctors, a sobering statistic that......

In a pivotal move marking the end of an era, British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has announced the withdrawal of its trailblazing COVID-19 vaccine, Vaxzevria, from the global market, citing commercial reasons. Once hailed as a game-changer during the pandemic's early days, the vaccine's......

As our society grapples with the increasing prevalence of chronic and incurable illnesses, the plight of the elderly population demands urgent attention and a comprehensive approach to healthcare. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines a chronic disease as a health condition requiring management......

In response to an oral query by the Istiqlalian Group for Unity and Egalitarianism in the House of Representatives regarding the challenges in accessing the Mandatory Health Insurance (AMO) system, Minister Khalid Aït Taleb assured that his department is well aware of the hurdles accompanying the......

Despite concerted efforts to combat this zoonotic disease, rabies continues to afflict Morocco, with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection recording 17 cases of human rabies in 2022. The regional breakdown reveals 2 cases in Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, 3 in Fez-Meknes, 3 in Rabat-Sale-Kenitra,......

In a proactive effort to safeguard public health and ensure adherence to rigorous hygiene standards, authorities in Marrakech have initiated a comprehensive surveillance campaign targeting fast-food establishments throughout the city. This operation aims to verify that proprietors of these eateries are......

In the dynamic landscape of Morocco's pharmaceutical industry, one prominent figure stands out for her bold vision and unwavering leadership. Lamia Berrada, chairwoman of the board at Bottu Group, has elevated the family business to become the second-largest pharmaceutical company in the country,......

In a world where pain relief is often sought with a simple pill, paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, has become a household name. Approved in the early 1950s, this chemical compound has risen to prominence as one of the most widely used and prescribed analgesics and antipyretics globally. However,......