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Morocco Adopts Stricter Cigarette Regulations from 2024 Onward

Commencing January 1, 2024, a set of new regulations governing the composition of cigarettes available in Morocco will be enforced, according to an announcement by the Administration of Customs and Indirect Taxes (ADII). In its most recent statement, the ADII has communicated that the stipulations detailed......

WHO Urges Global Collaboration to Prevent Future Pandemics

As the third year of the Covid-19 pandemic concludes, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for a unified effort among world leaders to fortify global health systems and prevent the recurrence of such crises. Reflecting on the extensive suffering caused by the ongoing pandemic, WHO Director-General......

Morocco's Health Crisis: Students and Professionals Protest Amidst Healthcare System Turmoil

Rabat - Morocco's healthcare system is embroiled in crisis as discontent escalates among medical students and professionals. With nationwide strikes and protests gaining momentum, the government is under increasing pressure to address concerns related to working conditions, compensation, and the......

Cracking Down on Smokers: Morocco Hikes Cigarette Prices Yet Again

Moroccan smokers are set to experience a deeper dent in their wallets in the coming year as the government greenlights yet another increase in cigarette taxes. This move, embedded in the recently ratified 2024 budget, signifies the government's continued commitment to reducing smoking rates through......

JN.1: A New Player in the Covid Landscape

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently identified a new addition to their radar - the JN.1 Covid variant. On Tuesday, the WHO labeled this swiftly spreading strain as a "variant of interest" due to its remarkable emergence from relative obscurity. While JN.1 currently presents a......

Morocco Secures Billions in Short-Term Investments, Reflecting Strong Fiscal Health

The Moroccan Treasury is currently experiencing a surplus of funds, as announced by the Treasury and External Finance Department (DTFE) under the Ministry of Economy and Finance on Wednesday. A noteworthy influx of nearly 5 billion Moroccan dirham (approximately $500 million) in new short-term investments......

Morocco Witnesses Slight Uptick in COVID-19 Cases, But No New Deaths

Morocco has recorded 99 new COVID-19 cases over the past week, indicating a minor increase in infections across the country, according to the latest figures released on Friday by the Ministry of Health and Social Protection. Notably, there were no additional deaths reported, underscoring a promising......

Poor Oral Hygiene Linked to Serious Health Problems

New research is revealing the strong connections between oral health and overall wellness. Scientists have found that imbalances in the bacteria found in our mouths can increase the risk of diseases elsewhere in the body. The mouth harbors over 700 types of microbes that normally exist in harmony. But......