Health

More than 500 healthcare devices in Morocco, spanning both private and public sectors, have been found exposed online, leaving sensitive patient data vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to research by cybersecurity firm Modat. A growing cybersecurity concern The study highlights a troubling reality:......

The Moroccan Medicines and Health Products Agency (AMMPS) has rejected reports suggesting a nationwide shortage of over 600 chronic disease medications. In a detailed statement, the agency clarified that such claims are not supported by national data and that no significant disruptions to the healthcare......

In a response to a question from the Socialist Opposition Group in Parliament, Morocco’s Minister of Health, Khalid Aït Taleb Tahraoui, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to upgrading the nation’s public hospital infrastructure. Speaking about the ministry’s long-term......

Morocco’s Chamber of Councilors has approved comprehensive reforms to the country’s health insurance system, advancing King Mohammed VI’s vision of universal social protection. The legislation, known as Bill 54.23, restructures the mandatory health insurance (AMO) system by consolidating......

Morocco’s government has positioned the overhaul of its national health system as a central pillar in the country’s socio-economic transformation strategy. Speaking during a plenary session in the House of Representatives, Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch emphasized that health reform is......

Morocco is grappling with a critical shortage of essential medicines, with over 600 drugs reportedly out of stock nationwide. The missing medications include life-saving treatments for chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, neurological conditions, and cancer, leaving patients......

Morocco’s leading private healthcare provider, Akdital, has begun construction on its first international hospital in Dubai with a $70 million investment. The new hospital is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2026. It will offer comprehensive services in multiple medical, surgical, and......

Morocco is actively participating in the 24th International Pharmaceutical Forum, held in Tunis, Tunisia. The event, which began on Thursday, gathers major stakeholders from the pharmaceutical sector to explore the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in advancing the industry. This year’s forum......

Morocco has recorded an 80% decrease in measles cases compared to the peak registered 16 weeks ago, according to health and social protection minister Amine Tahraoui. Speaking at the House of Representatives in Rabat on Monday, Tahraoui announced that the national weekly incidence rate has fallen to......

Oncorad aims to enhance access to robotic surgery across Morocco and establish the country as a beacon of medical innovation. Morocco has recently celebrated a significant milestone, marking its first year of robotic surgery. The Oncorad Group has heralded this innovation as a transformative element......

The 78th World Health Assembly commenced on Monday at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, featuring the active participation of Morocco’s Minister of Health and Social Protection, Amine Tahraoui. Under the theme "One World for Health," this session gathers high-level delegates from various......

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......