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Moroccan Medical Lifeline Reaches Gaza Amid Crisis

In a critical development for the beleaguered Gaza Strip, six trucks brimming with essential medical supplies from Morocco successfully traversed the Karem Abu Salem (Kerem Shalom) crossing on Wednesday. This vital influx of aid arrives at a time when Gaza's healthcare system teeters on the brink......

Moroccan Government Upholds Current Examination Schedule for Medical and Pharmacy Studies

In a decisive move, the Moroccan government has affirmed its commitment to maintaining the current examination schedule for medical and pharmacy faculties, ensuring continuity amidst ongoing challenges. The announcement came during a press conference, providing clarity and outlining measures to address......

Morocco Enhances Refugee Healthcare with Strategic Partnership

In a significant move to bolster healthcare services for refugees, the Noufissa Pharma 5 Foundation, UNHCR, and the Moroccan Family Planning Association (AMPF) have inked a three-way agreement, coinciding with the observance of World Refugee Day. The partnership, lauded by all parties involved, is seen......

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......

Unmasking the Limitations: RAMED and Morocco's Struggle for Equitable Healthcare Access

In Morocco's relentless pursuit of ensuring equitable access to healthcare services for its citizens, observers assert that much remains to be accomplished. This assertion finds credence in the recent report by the Moroccan Institute for Policy Analysis (MIPA), which unveils that the nationwide implementation......

Tainted Alcohol Tragedy in Sidi Allal Tazi: Three Lives Lost, 18 Hospitalized

In a devastating incident that has rocked the region of Sidi Allal Tazi near Kenitra, three individuals have tragically lost their lives after consuming an illicit alcoholic substance unfit for human consumption. The incident has left 18 others hospitalized, currently under medical observation after......

Green Gateway: Cannabis-Based Products Hit Moroccan Pharmacies

From Saturday, June 1st, a new era begins as cannabis-based food supplements and cosmetic products make their debut on the shelves of Moroccan pharmacies. This marks a significant milestone in the country's embrace of the plant's versatile applications. According to reports, the commercialization......

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......

Revamping Slaughterhouses: A Comprehensive Overhaul for Moroccan Meat Industry

In a concerted effort to revamp the slaughterhouse sector and ensure strict adherence to hygiene and safety standards, the Moroccan Ministry of Interior has unveiled an ambitious plan, allocating a substantial sum of 30 million dirhams from 2023 to May 2024. This financial commitment aims to rehabilitate......

Minister Ait Taleb Presides Over Geneva Meeting on Social Isolation's Public Health Impact

Morocco's Minister of Health and Social Protection, Khaled Ait Taleb, assumed a prominent role at a high-level working session in Geneva on Monday, focusing on the profound effects of social isolation on public health. The session, organized by the United States' Permanent Mission to Geneva......

Healthcare Unions Heighten Protests Against Government Inaction

The healthcare sector's unions are intensifying their protests in response to the government's inaction, announcing a series of three-day weekly strikes and regional and provincial demonstrations. This decision comes after months of fruitless negotiations, where demands for better working conditions......