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Moroccan Gas Price Increase Sparks Public Outcry Amid Subsidy Cuts

A recent survey by Sunergia has highlighted widespread dissatisfaction among Moroccans regarding the recent hike in gas cylinder prices. The increase, effective from May 20, raised the cost of a 12 kg cylinder from MAD 40 to MAD 50, aligning with the government's plan to gradually eliminate butane......

Sweltering Heatwave to Grip Morocco: Temperatures Set to Reach 47 Degrees Celsius

Morocco Prepares for Intense Heatwave as Temperatures Soar The Moroccan General Directorate of Meteorology has issued an urgent orange alert, forecasting a severe heatwave to hit various provinces from Tuesday to Friday. Residents in the affected areas should prepare for scorching heat, with temperatures......

Morocco's Ambitious Social Protection Initiative to Cost $3 Billion by 2025

Budget Planning Prioritizes Sustaining Project Momentum, Says Minister Fouzi Lekjaa. Morocco’s extensive social protection initiative is expected to require a substantial investment of MAD 29 billion ($3 billion) by 2025, as announced by Fouzi Lekjaa, Minister Delegate for the Budget. In an address......

Morocco Unveils Cutting-Edge Hospitals to Bolster National Healthcare System

Morocco has taken a significant stride in strengthening its national healthcare system with the launch of two new, technologically advanced hospitals. Under the directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the Center Hospital Mohammed VI in Al Hoceima and the Center Hospital Zemmouri in Kenitra have commenced......

The Unyielding Battle: Morocco's Steadfast Stance Against Covid-19

In the ongoing war against the relentless foe that is Covid-19, Morocco remains resolute in its fight, as evidenced by the latest statistics released by the Ministry of Health and Social Protection. The weekly report for the period spanning June 15 to June 21 reveals a total of 17 new infections, with......

Morocco's Unwavering Stride Towards Safeguarding Childhood

In a remarkable achievement, Morocco has succeeded in reducing the number of child laborers by an astonishing 94% over the past two decades, as affirmed by Younes Sekkouri, Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment, and Skills, during a session on the prohibition of child labor at the......

Morocco's COVID-19 Weekly Tally: One Fatality and 35 New Infections

In its weekly bulletin, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection reported a total of 35 new COVID-19 infections and one death from the virus this week. The ministry's epidemiological situation bulletin, covering the period from May 18 to May 24, 2024, revealed that the number of people who received......

Rabies Persists in Morocco Despite Eradication Efforts; Ministry Aims for 2030 Elimination

Despite concerted efforts to combat this zoonotic disease, rabies continues to afflict Morocco, with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection recording 17 cases of human rabies in 2022. The regional breakdown reveals 2 cases in Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, 3 in Fez-Meknes, 3 in Rabat-Sale-Kenitra,......

Advancing Africa's Healthcare Renaissance through GITEX Africa's Digital Innovation Hub

As global attention increasingly focuses on Africa's vast potential, GITEX Africa 2024 emerges as a pivotal force propelling digital healthcare innovation across the continent. With a population of 1.2 billion and boasting one-third of the world's natural resources, Africa stands on the brink......