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Casablanca promotes health and fitness with free citywide sporting event

The fourth edition of CasablancaRun, organized by TheCityRun association, is set to take place February 22-23 along the Maritime Promenade of Hassan II Mosque on Zerktouni Boulevard. The event, themed "For a Healthy Morocco," aims to promote health and active living through sports while showcasing......

Transformation at Mohammed VI University Hospital in Marrakech: A New Era for Regional Healthcare

The Mohammed VI University Hospital (CHU) in Marrakech held its regular board meeting on Monday, chaired by the Minister of Health and Social Protection, Amine Tahraoui. This strategic gathering reviewed the achievements of the past year and outlined key projects aligned with Morocco’s national......

Morocco takes decisive action against measles outbreak in schools

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......

Morocco's Drug Price Reform Faces Public Skepticism Despite Government Promises

The Moroccan government's efforts to reduce medication prices continue to spark controversy despite repeated announcements of price cuts. Health and Social Protection Minister Amine Tahraoui recently declared impending price reductions for 190 medications targeting chronic diseases, though this ambitious......

 Public Health Alert: Rising Concerns Over Expired Food Products

In recent weeks, a disturbing surge in severe food poisoning incidents has raised alarms in Marrakech and Tangier, where numerous individuals required hospitalization after consuming questionable food items. In response to this alarming trend, consumer advocacy groups are sounding the alarm about the......

Urgent Measures Activated in Morocco Following First Mpox Case

Moroccan authorities have intensified preventive measures across all entry points land, sea, and air to mitigate the spread of mpox, previously known as monkeypox. This decision comes on the heels of the confirmation of the first mpox case in Marrakech, marking a significant moment in the country’s......

First Case of Mpox Detected in Morocco: Health Authorities on High Alert

In a significant development, Morocco's Ministry of Health and Social Protection has confirmed the detection of the country's first case of Mpox, commonly known as monkeypox. The patient is currently receiving specialized care at a medical facility in Marrakech, where their condition is reported......

Tragedy in the Mountains: Measles Outbreak Devastates Remote Moroccan Regions

A severe measles outbreak, locally known as “Bouhemroun,” is wreaking havoc in Morocco's remote and mountainous areas, claiming the lives of many children. The crisis has been escalating, with at least eight fatalities reported in Chichaoua and fifteen in Tinghir. The Moroccan Center......

Forging the Future of Healthcare: Digitalization and Innovation at the Forefront

In an insightful address at the World Future Health Africa Forum during GITEX Africa in Marrakech, Khalid Aït Taleb, Morocco's Minister of Health and Social Protection, underscored the pivotal role of digitalization and innovative solutions in elevating the performance of healthcare systems.......

Fortifying Morocco's Healthcare Workforce: Medical Education Takes Center Stage in the Social State Project

Morocco's commitment to strengthening its healthcare sector is unmistakably clear, as Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch recently emphasized that medical education stands as a pivotal priority within the social state project championed by His Majesty King Mohammed VI. This emphasis on bolstering the......