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Low lung cancer screening rates in the U.S. hinder lifesaving potential

Lung cancer screening rates in the United States remain alarmingly low, with only 18.7% of eligible adults undergoing recommended low-dose CT scans, according to a 2024 study by the American Cancer Society (ACS). These screenings, designed for adults aged 50 to 80 with significant smoking histories,......

Antibiotic consumption surges in France, raising concerns over resistance

The consumption of antibiotics in France has seen a significant increase in 2024, placing the country second in Europe for antibiotic use. According to Santé Publique France, there was a rise of 5.4% in daily doses per 1,000 inhabitants, alongside a 4.8% increase in prescriptions. This alarming......

Morocco launches recruitment of 800 nurses and health technicians

The Ministry of Health and Social Protection has announced the launch of a new recruitment campaign for 800 positions aimed at strengthening the country’s health workforce. The posts are reserved for nurses and health technicians, particularly in priority specialties, based on the actual needs......

Truck accident involving research monkeys sparks public health concerns

A truck carrying rhesus monkeys overturned on Interstate 59 in Jasper County, Mississippi, igniting public concern over potential health risks. The incident occurred north of Heidelberg, with the monkeys reportedly en route to a research facility. Initial statements by law enforcement raised alarms,......

Nearly 50 new health centers opened across 9 regions in Morocco

The Ministry of Health and Social Protection has announced the opening of 49 new urban and rural health centersacross nine regions of the Kingdom. This initiative is part of the High Directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, aimed at modernizing and strengthening the national......

WHO urges Morocco to intensify efforts against rising tobacco use

Morocco is facing growing concern over its high smoking rates, as new data from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals more than 3.5 million adult smokers in 2024, including around 160,000 women. The findings, published in the WHO report Global trends in tobacco use prevalence 2000-2024, show that......

French hospital turns to crowdfunding to open 22 new beds

Évreux – In a striking sign of the strain on France’s public healthcare system, the Eure-Seine Hospital Center in Évreux has launched a crowdfunding campaign to finance the opening of 22 additional hospital beds. The initiative aims to raise €100,000 from citizens by November......

Morocco confronts rising Pouffa drug crisis with arrests and strategic reforms

Synthetic drug epidemic grips Morocco Morocco is facing a growing crisis fueled by the spread of “Pouffa,” a locally manufactured synthetic drug also known as the “cocaine of the poor.” Emerging during the COVID-19 pandemic and intensifying over recent years, the drug represents......

Nicotine pouches, popular among youth, to be banned in France

France will ban nicotine pouches, capsules, and gums starting in March 2026, in what health associations have described as a major step forward in the fight against tobacco and nicotine addiction. The measure, published in the Official Gazette, follows earlier restrictions, including the ban on disposable......