Health
Prostate cancer stands as a significant public health concern in Morocco. Accounting for 16.1% of male cancer cases, the disease affects nearly 5,000 men each year. At a recent conference held in Marrakech by the Moroccan Association for Prostate Health, experts, physicians, and researchers outlined......
In a ceremony held Monday in Rabat, health minister Amine Tahraoui officially welcomed the Moroccan medical mission set to accompany pilgrims during the 2025 Hajj season. The mission’s sole goal is to ensure Moroccan pilgrims receive proper medical care throughout their stay in the holy sites. The......
The Euromed University of Fez has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative to construct its future University Hospital Center (CHU), which is set to become Morocco's first "smart hospital." This innovative facility aims to combine clinical excellence, advanced research, and high-level medical......
Oncorad Group, a leading organization in cancer prevention and treatment in Morocco, has marked a significant milestone with the successful completion of the first cryoablation procedure in Morocco and North Africa. This groundbreaking intervention took place at the Littoral Clinic Ain Diab in Casablanca,......
The consumption of untreated milk has become a pressing issue in Morocco, as recent social media reports highlight potential tuberculosis cases associated with raw milk. In response to public anxiety, the National Office for Food Safety (ONSSA) issued a warning regarding the health risks posed by dairy......
GITEX Africa 2025 is not just another tech event; it stands as a pivotal platform for transforming Africa's healthcare system. As the continent grapples with a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape marked by population growth, urbanization, and a burgeoning middle class, the need for effective solutions......
Groupe Akdital is set to revolutionize healthcare access in Morocco by opening new medical facilities and diagnostic centers aimed at underserved rural communities by 2030. In the past year, Akdital has launched 12 new healthcare facilities, nearly tripling its total number of establishments across......
The African Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC Africa) has underscored Morocco's significant contribution to vaccine manufacturing and health product development across the continent. In an article published on its website, the Addis Ababa-based centre emphasized the importance of the......
In line with the implementation of the 2023-2027 communication strategy for social and behavioral change developed by the National Initiative for Human Development (INDH) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, a national communication campaign highlighting the significance......
The Moroccan Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AMMPS) has mandated the immediate recall of several batches of the ophthalmic ointment Aureomycine 1%, commonly known as the yellow ointment, which contains chlorotetracycline hydrochloride in 5 g tubes. This decision follows the identification......
The pharmaceutical sector in Morocco stands at a critical juncture as two significant reforms—the widespread implementation of third-party payment and the digitization of medical prescriptions—are set to be rolled out. However, these initiatives, intended to modernize the healthcare system......
Researchers from KU Leuven have identified a significant presence of the measles virus in sewage water in Brussels, Belgium. The strain, known as genotype B3, is linked to the ongoing measles outbreak in Morocco. Elke Wollants, lab manager at the Rega Institute, reported that the concentration of the......
The number of clandestine abortions in Morocco has seen a significant decline of 50%, dropping from over 200,000 to approximately 100,000 since the government intensified its crackdown on unauthorized medical practitioners in 2018. This stark reduction, reported by Professor Chafik Chraibi, president......
