Health
Health authorities in Morocco have taken decisive steps to ensure adequate supplies of the newly mandated meningitis vaccine for citizens planning to perform Umrah in 2025, according to government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas. The initiative comes in response to Saudi Arabia's recent requirement......
Morocco is confronting a growing health crisis as cancer emerges as the nation's second leading cause of mortality, with approximately 40,000 new cases diagnosed annually. The disease now accounts for 13.4% of deaths nationwide, second only to cardiovascular diseases, with an incidence rate of 137.3......
In response to a significant measles outbreak, Morocco's Government Council is set to convene Thursday to address the growing public health concern. The outbreak, which began in September 2023, has resulted in 25,000 cases and 120 deaths. A nationwide school vaccination campaign is currently underway,......
In response to a concerning rise in measles cases and associated fatalities, Morocco's ministries of health and national education have issued a directive mandating the temporary exclusion of students diagnosed with contagious diseases from school. This joint initiative aims to curb the spread of......
Coca-Cola has initiated a widespread recall of several of its popular drinks across Europe after detecting higher-than-accepted levels of chlorate, a chemical compound linked to potential health risks. The recall spans multiple countries, including Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and a limited......
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has reported that Israel’s ongoing military actions in Gaza, combined with severe restrictions on humanitarian aid and targeted attacks on healthcare infrastructure, have created life-threatening conditions for pregnant women and newborns. Despite a current ceasefire, the......
Morocco's healthcare sector saw a significant shift as national union coordinators suspended their planned strike, choosing instead to focus on implementing the existing July 23, 2024 agreement with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection. The decision followed a productive meeting in Rabat......
The CIA has announced that it considers a laboratory leak as the more probable origin of the COVID-19 pandemic, compared to natural transmission. This conclusion, however, comes with "low confidence," meaning it is not definitive and is subject to further investigation. The agency emphasized......
In response to increased health safety measures for the upcoming pilgrimages, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection announced that there are sufficient quantities of meningitis vaccines available at national pharmacies. This vaccination has now become mandatory for anyone wishing to travel to......
A groundbreaking study has uncovered that children’s fussy eating habits are more influenced by genetics than previously thought. The research, which analyzed data from families with twins, suggests that parents should reconsider blaming themselves for their child’s picky eating tendencies.......
Morocco placed 131st out of 141 countries in the latest Global Women’s Health Index, exposing critical gaps in healthcare, safety, and basic rights. A recent report from the Hologic Global Women’s Health Index, developed in partnership with Gallup, paints a stark picture of women’s......
Morocco is grappling with a significant surge in measles cases, with more than 20,000 infections and over 116 deaths reported since 2023. Health authorities and experts are raising concerns, emphasizing the critical need for vaccination to curb the spread of the disease. A troubling resurgence......
The United Nations has confirmed that the United States will officially withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) in January 2026. The announcement comes after the UN received formal communication from US President Donald Trump, signaling the decision to terminate US membership in the global......
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