Health

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......

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......

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......

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......

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......

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......

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......

A recent health scare involving a European traveler returning from Morocco has been resolved, highlighting the ongoing vigilance surrounding potential mpox outbreaks. The incident, which briefly raised alarm in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, ultimately proved to be a false alarm. The situation unfolded......

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......

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......

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).”......

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......

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......