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France has reported its first case of a new variant of the mpox virus, according to the health ministry. This comes weeks after the World Health Organization (WHO) upheld its highest alert level regarding the ongoing epidemic. The confirmed case involves the clade 1b variant, identified in the Brittany......
The National Committee of Medical Residents, Interns, Pharmacists, and Dentists (CNIR) in Morocco has announced a temporary suspension of their ongoing strikes and canceled a planned nationwide protest scheduled for January 8, 2025. This strategic shift marks a significant development in their year-long......
China is experiencing a significant uptick in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections since mid-December 2024, prompting healthcare authorities to address mounting public anxiety about respiratory illness outbreaks. While local media reports highlight an increase in patients presenting with flu-like......
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is grappling with a severe Mpox outbreak that has resulted in 1,267 deaths in 2024, according to the country's Ministry of Public Health, Hygiene, and Social Welfare. The outbreak has affected over 55,300 people, with the disease maintaining a 2.28% fatality......
Israel has issued an immediate evacuation order for staff and patients from two of Gaza's most vital hospitals, Indonesian Hospital in Beit Lahiya and al-Awda Hospital in Jabalia, due to the threat of military attacks. This directive has sparked international concern, especially from the United Nations,......
Morocco's health authorities are taking decisive action against the growing threat of illegal online medication sales, as revealed in a recent address by Health Minister Amine Tahraoui to the Chamber of Counselors. The minister highlighted increasing concerns about unregulated online pharmacies operating......
Morocco has launched a comprehensive MAD 800 million ($79.29 million) healthcare reconstruction initiative in the earthquake-affected Al Haouz region, marking a significant step in the country's recovery efforts following the devastating September 2023 earthquake. Health Minister Amine Tahraoui,......
Morocco's healthcare system is undergoing significant expansion, with medical faculties set to increase their student capacity by 88% in 2024. The move is part of a broader strategy to strengthen healthcare services and meet the growing demand for skilled medical professionals. The Minister of Health......
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk warned Tuesday that hospitals in the Gaza Strip, meant to serve as sanctuaries, have instead become hazardous environments for Palestinians seeking medical care. Speaking amid ongoing regional tensions, Turk emphasized the critical importance of protecting......
The World Health Organization (WHO) has renewed calls for China to share crucial data about COVID-19's origins, five years after the virus first emerged in Wuhan. WHO emphasized this as both "a moral and scientific imperative," highlighting ongoing concerns about pandemic preparedness. China's......
A recent study from University College London (UCL) has unveiled striking findings about the immediate impact of smoking on life expectancy. According to researchers, each cigarette consumed reduces a person's lifespan by approximately 20 minutes, with women losing slightly more time (22 minutes)......
Belgium is set to become a trailblazer among European Union countries by banning the sale of disposable e-cigarettes starting January 1, 2025. The decision, driven by health and environmental concerns, marks a significant step toward stricter tobacco regulations in the region. Belgian Health Minister......
The World Health Organization (WHO) has condemned an Israeli military operation at Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza that has effectively shuttered the region's last remaining major healthcare facility. The Friday raid has left dozens of medical staff and critically ill patients trapped inside......