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Moroccan Medical Residents Extend Strike as Healthcare Crisis Deepens

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......

Health Alert: Concerns Rise Over Brazilian Hair Straightening Products in Morocco

French health authorities have raised alarm over the use of Brazilian hair straightening products containing glyoxylic acid, a substance linked to acute kidney injury. The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) has urged consumers to avoid these products after......

Morocco Boosts Healthcare Access: New Facilities and Services Launched in Fez-Meknes Region

In a significant move to enhance healthcare accessibility and quality in Morocco, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection has unveiled new medical facilities and services across the Fez-Meknes region. This initiative, led by Minister Khalid Ait Taleb, aims to address the growing healthcare needs......

Morocco Halts Nurse Exodus: Requests Canada to Cease Recruitment Amid Healthcare Crisis

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......

Morocco Joins Global Coalition to Combat Childhood Lead Poisoning

In a landmark initiative unveiled at the 79th United Nations General Assembly, Morocco has joined USAID and UNICEF to launch the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future. This ambitious collaboration aims to eliminate sources of lead exposure and mobilize action to eradicate childhood lead poisoning by 2040. Last......

Medical Interns in Morocco Launch Five-Day Strike Against Police Brutality

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......

Morocco's Health Workers Unite in Opposition to Privatization Plans: A Battle for Public Healthcare

In a significant development, Morocco's healthcare sector has witnessed an unprecedented show of unity and resistance as health workers across the nation have joined forces to reject the government's proposed privatization of public health services. This bold move has sent shockwaves through......

Morocco's Health Sector Reform: A Bold Move Towards Efficient Healthcare Management

In a significant development, the Moroccan Ministry of Health has announced a strategic shift in its approach to healthcare insurance management. This bold initiative aims to revolutionize the country's healthcare system by transferring the responsibility of managing health insurance to a specialized......

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......

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......

Quebec Government Abandons Plan to Recruit Moroccan Nurses

In a surprising turn of events, the Quebec government has decided to halt its controversial initiative to recruit nurses from Morocco, a move that was initially planned for October 2024. This decision comes amid growing concerns and criticism from various quarters, particularly regarding the potential......

UNICEF Spearheads Emergency Mpox Vaccine Procurement Amid Escalating Global Crisis

In a critical move to combat the escalating mpox (monkeypox) outbreak, UNICEF has issued an emergency tender to procure vaccines, highlighting the urgency for immediate global action. According to a recent UNICEF report, the outbreak, classified as a public health emergency by both the Africa Centres......