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Singapore cracks down on drug-laced vaping amid rising use of etomidate

Singapore is intensifying its crackdown on vaping after authorities observed a rise in young people using e-cigarettes laced with the anaesthetic agent etomidate. Vaping has been banned in the city-state since 2018, but the emergence of so-called Kpods—short for ketamine pods—has prompted......

Health alert: counterfeit ‘royal honey’ withdrawn after fatality in Morocco

The Moroccan Center for Poison Control and Pharmacovigilance (CAPM) has issued an urgent health warning following the death of a 27-year-old man in Marrakech linked to the use of a product marketed as “royal honey.” Advertised as a natural aphrodisiac supplement, the product allegedly caused......

EU approves breakthrough HIV treatment amid accessibility concerns

The European Union has officially approved the new HIV prevention treatment developed by the American pharmaceutical company Gilead. Known as "Yeytuo" in Europe, the drug requires just two injections per year, offering a simpler alternative to the daily pills currently used by most patients.......

Angham returns to Egypt after treatment in Germany, reunites with family

Egyptian singer Angham has returned home from Germany after weeks of medical treatment, making her first public appearance alongside her children. Photos shared by her sons on social media captured the emotional moment of her reunion with her family at their coastal residence in northern Egypt. Warm......

Moroccan neurologist pioneers device to filter blood inside vessels

Youssef El Azouzi, a Moroccan neurologist, has unveiled a groundbreaking medical device that filters blood from within blood vessels, marking a significant breakthrough for patients with immune deficiencies and chronic infections. The innovation also holds promise for improving organ transplant success......

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......