Keywords: Ministry of Health


Morocco expands primary healthcare network with 27 new health centers in Fès-Meknès and Béni Mellal-Khénifra

Morocco has strengthened its primary healthcare system with the inauguration of 27 newly rehabilitated and equipped health centers across the regions of Fès-Meknès and Béni Mellal-Khénifra, marking another step in the country's ongoing healthcare reform agenda. The Ministry......

Uganda declared Ebola-free after containing latest outbreak

Uganda has officially been declared free of Ebola after health authorities confirmed the end of the country’s latest outbreak, marking a major achievement in efforts to contain the deadly viral disease. The outbreak, which was identified in mid-May 2026, resulted in 20 confirmed infections and......

Turkey sanctions dozens of obstetricians as government tightens restrictions on caesarean births

Turkey has intensified its campaign to reduce the country's high rate of caesarean deliveries, with health authorities reportedly imposing sanctions on around one hundred obstetricians and gynaecologists as part of a broader effort to reshape maternity care. The measures, introduced by the Ministry......

Israel issues health warning over ‘Al-Tayebat’ diet system

Israel's Ministry of Health has issued a public warning against relying on the Al-Tayebat diet system as a substitute for conventional medical treatment, urging people to seek professional medical advice before making significant changes to their diet or prescribed therapies. In an official statement,......

Lebanon reports 32 killed in 24 hours amid ongoing Israeli strikes

The Lebanon Ministry of Public Health reported that at least 32 people were killed within 24 hours as a result of continued Israeli airstrikes and military operations across the country, highlighting a further escalation in regional tensions. According to official figures, the total death toll has now......

Morocco records sustained decline in cervical cancer incidence rates

Morocco has recorded a steady decline in cervical cancer incidence rates over recent years, according to the Minister of Health and Social Protection, Amine Tahraoui, who addressed the issue on Monday in Rabat. Speaking before the House of Representatives during a question session on measures to combat......

Errachidia burn victim airlifted in critical condition to Tangier university hospital

Morocco’s Ministry of Health and Social Protection carried out an urgent medical evacuation for a man in critical condition, transferring him from the city of Errachidia to the specialized burn unit at the University Hospital Center (CHU) of Tangier. In a statement, the regional health directorate......

Clarifications issued after woman gives birth on Rabat tramway

The Moroccan Ministry of Health and Social Protection has provided new details following an emergency birth that occurred inside a tramway in Rabat and tragically resulted in the death of the newborn. In a public statement, the ministry emphasized that no record was found of the mother passing through......

Morocco’s success in reducing hepatitis B prevalence highlights progressive strategies

Morocco has made remarkable strides in controlling the hepatitis B virus (HBV), achieving a low-prevalence status comparable to countries with minimal incidence, according to a new study published in BMC Infectious Diseases. This progress is attributed to the nation’s comprehensive approach, combining......