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Morocco Launches 16th National Breastfeeding Campaign to Improve Infant Health

Morocco has launched the 16th edition of its National Breastfeeding Promotion Campaign, renewing efforts to improve infant nutrition and strengthen maternal and child health. Running from October 20 to November 20, 2026, the initiative is led by the Ministry of Health and Social Protection in partnership......

Gaza death toll exceeds 1,500 since October 2025 ceasefire

More than 1,500 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip since a ceasefire took effect on October 11, 2025, according to figures released by the territory’s Ministry of Health. The latest report records 1,501 deaths and 5,323 injuries during the period, highlighting the continuing human......

Azerbaijan denies hijab restrictions in medical institutions and warns against fake documents

Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Health has rejected claims that it introduced restrictions on wearing the hijab in medical institutions, describing a document circulating online as fraudulent. In a joint statement issued on Thursday with the Azerbaijan Media Development Agency, the ministry said it had......

Morocco expands AI-powered prenatal ultrasound services in rural health centers

Morocco is expanding the use of artificial intelligence in maternal healthcare by introducing AI-assisted prenatal ultrasound technology in additional health centers, with a particular focus on rural communities where access to specialist medical services remains limited. Following an initial pilot......

Larache Private Clinic Temporarily Closed After Emergency Care Controversy

A private clinic in Larache has been temporarily shut down by Morocco’s Ministry of Health and Social Protection following an investigation into the handling of a medical emergency involving a 14-month-old child. The administrative measure was issued after an inspection commission identified several......

Children’s vaccines: Morocco’s health ministry issues new call to families

Morocco’s Ministry of Health and Social Protection has called on families across the country to review their children’s vaccination records and ensure that all doses required under the national immunization schedule have been administered. The ministry issued the appeal as part of its broader......

Senegal reports 248 confirmed diphtheria cases and 11 deaths

Senegal has recorded 248 confirmed cases of diphtheria and 11 deaths since the beginning of an outbreak, according to the latest figures released by the country’s Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene. The data covers the period through October 4, 2026. The cases have been identified across 51......

Diphtheria in Morocco: Two Family Clusters Detected in Souss-Massa as Eight Cases Remain Under Investigation

Two limited family clusters of diphtheria have been identified in Morocco’s Souss-Massa region, prompting an epidemiological response by health authorities. The Ministry of Health and Social Protection said on September 28 that one infection has been laboratory-confirmed, while eight additional......

Morocco launches Mental Health Plan 2030 to expand psychiatric care

Morocco is preparing a major overhaul of its mental health system as authorities seek to address a longstanding shortage of funding, specialists and accessible care. The country’s new Mental Health Plan 2030 places psychological wellbeing at the centre of the national public health agenda, presenting......