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Morocco's Mpox Strategy: A Model for Effective Health Response

Morocco's Health Minister convened a pivotal meeting with experts to evaluate the nation's response to the mpox outbreak, following the World Health Organization's global emergency declaration. In alignment with royal directives, Health Minister Khalid Ait Taleb led discussions with the......

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).”......

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......

Morocco's Battle Against Tobacco: Health Ministry's Renewed Efforts

In a recent address, Morocco's Minister of Health and Social Protection, Khalid Ait Taleb, revealed that smoking accounts for 8% of all deaths in the country. This alarming statistic underscores the ongoing public health challenge posed by tobacco use. The data stems from the Global Tobacco Surveillance......

A Visionary Path: Transforming Morocco’s Healthcare Under King Mohammed VI

As Morocco celebrates the 25th anniversary of King Mohammed VI's ascension to the throne, the nation reflects on the remarkable strides made under his reign. Among the numerous sectors witnessing substantial progress, healthcare stands out as a beacon of his unwavering commitment to improving the......

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......

Heatwave Blamed for Deaths of Vulnerable Patients in Beni Mellal

Beni Mellal-Khenifra Regional Health Directorate Confirms Heat-Related Fatalities In a recent press release, the Beni Mellal-Khenifra Regional Directorate of Health and Social Protection has confirmed that the ongoing heatwave has played a significant role in the deaths of several vulnerable individuals......

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......

Moroccan Health Minister Reveals Over 54,000 AstraZeneca Vaccine Side Effects

In an official statement on Monday, Moroccan Minister of Health and Social Protection Khalid Ait Taleb revealed that 54,423 Moroccans have experienced side effects linked to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. This disclosure followed a parliamentary inquiry by Naima Elfathaoui of the Justice and Development......

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......

Morocco Unveils Cutting-Edge Hospitals to Bolster National Healthcare System

Morocco has taken a significant stride in strengthening its national healthcare system with the launch of two new, technologically advanced hospitals. Under the directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the Center Hospital Mohammed VI in Al Hoceima and the Center Hospital Zemmouri in Kenitra have commenced......

CNOPS Raises Alarm: AMO's Financial Viability in the Public Sector Hangs by a Thread

In a sobering announcement, the National Fund for Social Welfare Organizations (CNOPS) has revealed a significant deficit for 2023, marking the third consecutive year of financial hardship for the Mandatory Health Insurance (AMO) in the public sector. This precarious situation has forced CNOPS to dip......