Health
Health authorities in Morocco have taken decisive steps to ensure adequate supplies of the newly mandated meningitis vaccine for citizens planning to perform Umrah in 2025, according to government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas. The initiative comes in response to Saudi Arabia's recent requirement......
Morocco is confronting a growing health crisis as cancer emerges as the nation's second leading cause of mortality, with approximately 40,000 new cases diagnosed annually. The disease now accounts for 13.4% of deaths nationwide, second only to cardiovascular diseases, with an incidence rate of 137.3......
In response to a significant measles outbreak, Morocco's Government Council is set to convene Thursday to address the growing public health concern. The outbreak, which began in September 2023, has resulted in 25,000 cases and 120 deaths. A nationwide school vaccination campaign is currently underway,......
In response to a concerning rise in measles cases and associated fatalities, Morocco's ministries of health and national education have issued a directive mandating the temporary exclusion of students diagnosed with contagious diseases from school. This joint initiative aims to curb the spread of......
Morocco's healthcare sector saw a significant shift as national union coordinators suspended their planned strike, choosing instead to focus on implementing the existing July 23, 2024 agreement with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection. The decision followed a productive meeting in Rabat......
In response to increased health safety measures for the upcoming pilgrimages, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection announced that there are sufficient quantities of meningitis vaccines available at national pharmacies. This vaccination has now become mandatory for anyone wishing to travel to......
A groundbreaking study has uncovered that children’s fussy eating habits are more influenced by genetics than previously thought. The research, which analyzed data from families with twins, suggests that parents should reconsider blaming themselves for their child’s picky eating tendencies.......
Morocco placed 131st out of 141 countries in the latest Global Women’s Health Index, exposing critical gaps in healthcare, safety, and basic rights. A recent report from the Hologic Global Women’s Health Index, developed in partnership with Gallup, paints a stark picture of women’s......
Morocco is grappling with a significant surge in measles cases, with more than 20,000 infections and over 116 deaths reported since 2023. Health authorities and experts are raising concerns, emphasizing the critical need for vaccination to curb the spread of the disease. A troubling resurgence......
Protests within Morocco’s healthcare system are reaching a critical point, as the National Health Sector Collective has called for a series of nationwide strikes scheduled for January 29-30 and February 4-6, 2025. This escalation comes on the heels of recent demonstrations, including a national......
Private Moroccan healthcare provider Oncorad Group has unveiled plans to invest MAD 3.5 billion in constructing 30 new hospitals across the country by 2028. The ambitious initiative, announced by CEO Redouane Semlali, aims to address the growing demand for medical services and strengthen the nation’s......
The Moroccan government's efforts to reduce medication prices continue to spark controversy despite repeated announcements of price cuts. Health and Social Protection Minister Amine Tahraoui recently declared impending price reductions for 190 medications targeting chronic diseases, though this ambitious......
Morocco's prison system is grappling with a growing measles outbreak, as authorities confirm 41 cases across multiple facilities, affecting both inmates and staff members. The General Delegation for Prison Administration reports that the outbreak has spread to several correctional facilities throughout......
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