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Akdital opens three cutting-edge medical centers in eastern Morocco

The Moroccan healthcare group Akdital has inaugurated three new medical facilities in the eastern cities of Oujda and Nador, reinforcing its presence across the country and strengthening its role in modernizing the national health system. In Oujda, the group has opened a private multidisciplinary hospital......

Singer Angham’s health battle highlights psychosomatic links in chronic pain

Egyptian singer Angham has faced a complex and challenging medical journey, underscoring the intricate relationship between physical health and psychological well-being. Her ordeal began at Al Safa Hospital in Cairo, where she was admitted with acute pancreatitis, elevated enzyme levels, and severe abdominal......

Moroccan scientists track COVID-19 mutations in groundbreaking study

For the first time, Moroccan researchers have mapped the evolution of COVID-19 within the country, showcasing how the virus mutated and spread between 2021 and 2024. Pioneering research Conducted by the Pasteur Institute of Morocco and Ibn Rochd University Hospital in Casablanca, the study marks a......

ONSSA launches advanced health alert platform to enhance food safety in Morocco

The National Office for Food Safety (ONSSA) has initiated a tender worth MAD 875,400 ($87,540) for the development of an innovative health alert platform aimed at improving the management of food and animal feed safety risks. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to modernize health monitoring systems......

Cholera outbreak claims 40 lives in Sudan as conflict worsens

Sudan is enduring its deadliest cholera outbreak in years, with at least 40 fatalities reported in the war-torn Darfur region over the past week, according to Doctors Without Borders (MSF). The crisis is compounding the devastation caused by more than two years of armed conflict between the Sudanese......

Hundreds of healthcare devices in Morocco expose patient data to cyber risks

More than 500 healthcare devices in Morocco, spanning both private and public sectors, have been found exposed online, leaving sensitive patient data vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to research by cybersecurity firm Modat. A growing cybersecurity concern The study highlights a troubling reality:......

Morocco denies claims of chronic disease medication shortages

The Moroccan Medicines and Health Products Agency (AMMPS) has rejected reports suggesting a nationwide shortage of over 600 chronic disease medications. In a detailed statement, the agency clarified that such claims are not supported by national data and that no significant disruptions to the healthcare......

Lithium as a new frontier in Alzheimer’s treatment: A surprising ally in the fight against neurodegeneration

Recent breakthroughs in medical research have unveiled lithium's unexpected potential in combating Alzheimer’s disease. Long recognized as a psychiatric treatment, lithium is now emerging as a vital micronutrient with profound implications for brain health. This paradigm shift could redefine......

Spain lifts blood donation ban on Brits over 'mad cow disease' concerns

Spain has officially lifted a decades-long blood donation ban on British nationals and former UK residents who lived in the country during the mad cow disease outbreak. The decision marks a turning point in the country’s public health policy, coming nearly 30 years after the crisis. Easing restrictions......

Heatwave death toll in Spain exceeds 1,000 in July amid climate concerns

More than 1,060 people in Spain are estimated to have died from heat-related causes in July 2025, according to data from the Spanish Ministry of Health. The figure represents an alarming 57% increase compared to the same month in 2024. The estimate is based on data from the MoMo (Monitoring of Mortality)......

CDC issues warning over chikungunya virus outbreak in China’s Guangdong province

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a travel advisory for Americans visiting China, as an outbreak of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus rapidly spreads in Guangdong province. The warning follows a surge in infections, with over 7,000 confirmed cases reported in the......

Gaza's infants face malnutrition as families turn to desperate feeding measures

A humanitarian crisis unfolds In the heart of Gaza, families are grappling with a worsening humanitarian crisis as infant formula becomes nearly unattainable. In a makeshift beach tent, three-month-old Muntaha winces as her grandmother feeds her chickpea paste through a syringe. The grainy mixture,......

Titanium dioxide, a potential carcinogen, is everywhere: cosmetics, medicines, paint, and more

Nanoparticles of titanium dioxide (TiO2), a substance banned in food products in France since 2020 and in the European Union since 2022 due to its potential carcinogenic properties, have been detected in human breast milk, infant formula, and commercial milk, according to a study published last week......