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Strengthening Military Medical Education: Morocco and Senegal Forge New Collaboration

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 Adopts Humane Strategies to Tackle Stray Dog Population

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......

Global Alarm as WHO Declares Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency

A New Strain Sparks Urgent International Response In a major development, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the recent outbreak of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and neighboring African nations a “public health emergency of international concern (PHIOC).”......

Morocco's Pursuit of Affordable Medication: A Continuing Trend

Morocco is persisting in its efforts to make essential medications more accessible by continuously revising and reducing their prices. This initiative is being carried out through successive amendments to Decision No. 787.14, which was first issued in April 2014 and pertains to the public sale prices......

Moroccan Court Overturns Compensation Ruling for AstraZeneca Vaccine Side Effects

In a significant legal development, the Administrative Court of Appeal in Rabat has reversed a prior judgment that mandated the Moroccan government to compensate a woman for health complications allegedly caused by the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. Initially, the Administrative Court of Rabat had awarded......

Moroccan Health Workers Launch Five-Day Strike Amid Government Inaction

Healthcare professionals intensify efforts, holding the government accountable for the sector's decline. In a significant move, the National Coordination of Health Sector Unions has announced a nationwide strike starting today and extending through Friday. This action includes a pivotal sit-in scheduled......

Morocco Aims for Pharmaceutical Self-Sufficiency, Targets 70% Local Production

In a significant move towards pharmaceutical autonomy, Morocco is poised to dramatically increase its domestic medication production, according to Health and Social Protection Minister Khalid Ait Taleb. Speaking at a parliamentary session in Rabat on Tuesday, Ait Taleb unveiled ambitious plans to manufacture......

The Unyielding Battle: Morocco's Steadfast Stance Against Covid-19

In the ongoing war against the relentless foe that is Covid-19, Morocco remains resolute in its fight, as evidenced by the latest statistics released by the Ministry of Health and Social Protection. The weekly report for the period spanning June 15 to June 21 reveals a total of 17 new infections, with......

Medical Students' Crisis: A Pivotal National Vote Sets the Stage

The enduring crisis involving medical students in Morocco is on the brink of a decisive turning point, as a crucial nationwide vote is slated for Tuesday, June 11th. This development unfolds amidst heightened tensions and a breakdown in communication between the government and the National Commission......

Monumental Advancements in Moroccan Healthcare with New University Hospital

In a significant development for Morocco's healthcare sector, Bouygues Construction's Moroccan subsidiary, Bymaro, has been awarded the prestigious contract to build the Mohammed VI International University Hospital in Rabat. Valued at €450 million, this project underscores Bymaro's......

Morocco's COVID-19 Weekly Tally: One Fatality and 35 New Infections

In its weekly bulletin, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection reported a total of 35 new COVID-19 infections and one death from the virus this week. The ministry's epidemiological situation bulletin, covering the period from May 18 to May 24, 2024, revealed that the number of people who received......

Nationwide Healthcare Strike Announced in Morocco: Professionals Demand Fulfillment of Agreed-Upon Reforms

In a move that could potentially disrupt medical services across the nation, a coalition of eight trade unions representing healthcare workers in Morocco has announced a nationwide strike on the 22nd and 23rd of May. This decision comes as a response to the government's alleged disregard for the......