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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,......

Morocco takes decisive action against measles outbreak in schools

In response to a concerning rise in measles cases and associated fatalities, Morocco's ministries of health and national education have issued a directive mandating the temporary exclusion of students diagnosed with contagious diseases from school. This joint initiative aims to curb the spread of......

Coca-Cola recalls popular beverages in Europe due to elevated chlorate levels

Coca-Cola has initiated a widespread recall of several of its popular drinks across Europe after detecting higher-than-accepted levels of chlorate, a chemical compound linked to potential health risks. The recall spans multiple countries, including Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and a limited......

Pregnant women and newborns in peril: HRW highlights dire conditions in Gaza

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has reported that Israel’s ongoing military actions in Gaza, combined with severe restrictions on humanitarian aid and targeted attacks on healthcare infrastructure, have created life-threatening conditions for pregnant women and newborns. Despite a current ceasefire, the......

Moroccan healthcare unions pause strike amid progress on July agreement

Morocco's healthcare sector saw a significant shift as national union coordinators suspended their planned strike, choosing instead to focus on implementing the existing July 23, 2024 agreement with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection. The decision followed a productive meeting in Rabat......

COVID-19 origins: CIA suggests laboratory leak is more likely

The CIA has announced that it considers a laboratory leak as the more probable origin of the COVID-19 pandemic, compared to natural transmission. This conclusion, however, comes with "low confidence," meaning it is not definitive and is subject to further investigation. The agency emphasized......

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......

Is your child a picky eater? Genetics may be the culprit, study reveals

A groundbreaking study has uncovered that children’s fussy eating habits are more influenced by genetics than previously thought. The research, which analyzed data from families with twins, suggests that parents should reconsider blaming themselves for their child’s picky eating tendencies.......