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First measles death in the US in a decade

The United States has reported its first measles death in ten years after an unvaccinated child succumbed to the disease during an outbreak in Texas. The child, of school age, was hospitalized in Lubbock, northwest Texas, and passed away overnight, according to the state’s health department. This......

Morocco intensifies school-based measles prevention with new vaccination drive

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......

Measles outbreak prompts health checks in Morocco's detention facilities

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 launches nationwide measles vaccination drive amid outbreak concerns

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......

Meningitis vaccine supply secured for Morocco's 2025 Umrah pilgrims

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 faces alarming rise in cancer cases with 40,000 new diagnoses yearly

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......

Morocco launches urgent vaccination drive amid rising measles cases

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,......

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 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......