Health
The Mohammed VI University Hospital (CHU) in Marrakech held its regular board meeting on Monday, chaired by the Minister of Health and Social Protection, Amine Tahraoui. This strategic gathering reviewed the achievements of the past year and outlined key projects aligned with Morocco’s national......
Hearing loss may soon become a thing of the past, thanks to an innovative method developed by Moroccan student Ahmed Bouazza. His groundbreaking approach aims to address inner ear and auditory nerve disorders, offering new hope for those suffering from hearing impairments. Bouazza’s journey into......
A comprehensive measles vaccination initiative has launched across Moroccan schools as health authorities take decisive steps to protect students from the highly infectious disease. The Ministry of Health and Social Protection has partnered with the Ministry of National Education to implement a coordinated......
The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) of Morocco has initiated field visits to detention centers nationwide in response to a measles outbreak. Through its National Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture, the council is assessing health conditions and preventive measures across correctional facilities. Following......
Morocco's health ministry has examined the vaccination status of 8.88 million children under 18 as part of an aggressive campaign to combat a spreading measles outbreak, Government Spokesperson Mustapha Baitas announced at a press conference following the government council meeting. The comprehensive......
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......
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