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Omra 2025: New Health Measures for Pilgrims

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......

Morocco’s troubling rank in global women’s health index highlights urgent challenges

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 battles measles surge with urgent vaccination drive

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......

US Confirms Withdrawal from WHO by 2026

The United Nations has confirmed that the United States will officially withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) in January 2026. The announcement comes after the UN received formal communication from US President Donald Trump, signaling the decision to terminate US membership in the global......

Gaza death toll surpasses 47,000 as ceasefire enables recovery efforts  

Thousands remain missing, believed trapped under rubble as rescue operations resume   The death toll in Gaza has climbed to over 47,000 as recovery efforts intensify during a temporary ceasefire, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The pause in hostilities, which began on Sunday, has......

Gaza doctors express relief, but remain concerned for the future after ceasefire

Following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that ended over 15 months of conflict, healthcare workers in Gaza, like Dr. Jamal Salaha, felt a sense of relief as the influx of casualties into hospitals slowed. Dr. Salaha, a general practitioner at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah, noted that......

Tensions rise in Morocco’s health sector as nationwide strikes loom

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......

Oncorad Group to invest MAD 3.5 billion in expanding Morocco’s healthcare infrastructure

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......

First monkeypox case detected in Azerbaijan as traveler tests positive

A 22-year-old Azerbaijani citizen has become the country's first confirmed monkeypox case following their return from abroad, according to health officials. The Ministry of Health and the Administration of Regional Medical Divisions (TABIB) issued a joint statement confirming the diagnosis. The......