Morocco's health authorities are taking decisive action against the growing threat of illegal online medication sales, as revealed in a recent address by Health Minister Amine Tahraoui to the Chamber of Counselors. The minister highlighted increasing concerns about unregulated online pharmacies operating......

Morocco's healthcare system is undergoing significant expansion, with medical faculties set to increase their student capacity by 88% in 2024. The move is part of a broader strategy to strengthen healthcare services and meet the growing demand for skilled medical professionals. The Minister of Health......

Public sector doctors across Morocco are initiating a comprehensive three-week protest campaign to address unresolved labor concerns, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing healthcare dispute. The Independent Union of Public Sector Doctors has announced a national strike scheduled for December......

Ophthalmologists in Morocco are sounding alarms over the rise of unauthorized cataract surgery campaigns, which they claim are endangering patient health and putting a strain on the country's insurance system. In a recent statement, the Moroccan ophthalmology association condemned these campaigns,......

The First Lady of Mauritania, Mariem Bint Dah, wife of President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, recently underwent a successful surgical procedure at a military hospital in Rabat, Morocco. Following this experience, she conveyed heartfelt gratitude to the Mauritanian people for their solidarity and......

Morocco ranks among the top 10 countries with the highest prevalence of type 1 diabetes in children, with over 43,000 cases reported in individuals under the age of 19. In a significant step to address this pressing health issue, Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk and the Moroccan Society for......

Faced with growing challenges in the country’s public health system and continued disregard for their demands, Morocco’s interns and resident doctors have announced a national strike scheduled for December 10 and 12. This action is aimed at pressing for urgent reforms while ensuring that......

Ghizlane Benjelloun has been named the 2024 "UN Personality in Morocco" by the United Nations Development System (SNUD), recognizing her exceptional dedication to advancing children's mental health. The announcement, made in Rabat on United Nations Day, marks the first-ever recipient of......

Morocco's healthcare system faces mounting pressure as resident doctors announce a three-day strike extension from October 22-24, highlighting escalating tensions between medical professionals and government authorities. The National Committee of Resident Doctors (CNIR) made this decision in response......

In a significant move to address its growing healthcare workforce shortage, Morocco has officially asked Canada to exclude Moroccan nurses from its international recruitment campaigns starting in the second quarter of 2024. This decision comes as the North African nation grapples with a severe lack of......

The medical community in Morocco has been thrust into turmoil as interns and residents initiate a five-day strike in response to recent police violence against peaceful protesters. The Association of Medical Interns at the University Hospital of Rabat-Sale announced the strike, which will continue until......

On September 3 and 4, 2024, a high-level delegation from Senegal's Military Health Directorate visited Casablanca for pivotal discussions on enhancing medical education. Led by Colonel Abdou Razak Ndiaye, the delegation engaged with General Mohamed El Abbar, Inspector of the Moroccan Military Health......

Morocco is implementing modern, humane methods to address its stray dog and cat population, a pressing issue that poses significant challenges to public health and sanitation. The Ministry of Interior, through the Directorate General of Local Authorities (DGCT), has intensified its efforts by providing......