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Smugglers exploit loopholes in ketamine trafficking across Europe

The recent discovery at Brussels Airport shocked customs officials: a shipment intended to contain a tonne of medical ketamine had been swapped for salt during its journey across Europe. Initially verified by Dutch customs, the consignment had traversed multiple countries before disappearing, suggesting......

Morocco invests over $100 million to address stray dog issue

Minister Abdelouafi Laftit has unveiled an ambitious national program with a budget exceeding MAD 1 billion ($100 million) aimed at tackling the growing population of stray dogs in Morocco. Contrary to recent reports suggesting a plan for mass extermination, the Ministry of Interior has clarified its......

Trump and Kennedy Reshape US Public Health Strategy

Under the leadership of Donald Trump and his Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the United States is undergoing a dramatic transformation in its public health system. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has experienced sweeping cuts, with nearly 10,000 positions eliminated and billions......

Tuberculosis Risk Linked to Raw Milk Consumption Raises Concerns in Morocco

The consumption of untreated milk has become a pressing issue in Morocco, as recent social media reports highlight potential tuberculosis cases associated with raw milk. In response to public anxiety, the National Office for Food Safety (ONSSA) issued a warning regarding the health risks posed by dairy......

National campaign launched to promote the importance of prenatal care

In line with the implementation of the 2023-2027 communication strategy for social and behavioral change developed by the National Initiative for Human Development (INDH) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, a national communication campaign highlighting the significance......

Measles outbreak in Morocco raises alarm as virus detected in Brussels sewage

Researchers from KU Leuven have identified a significant presence of the measles virus in sewage water in Brussels, Belgium. The strain, known as genotype B3, is linked to the ongoing measles outbreak in Morocco. Elke Wollants, lab manager at the Rega Institute, reported that the concentration of the......

Unexplained foam blankets Sidi Bernoussi streets in Casablanca, raising alarm

A peculiar incident has unfolded in the Sidi Bernoussi district of Casablanca, where substantial amounts of white foam have blanketed the streets, prompting significant disruption to traffic and environmental concerns among both residents and officials. The occurrence took place on Tuesday night amid......

Morocco's measles cases decline amidst vaccination campaign

Morocco's Ministry of Health has reported a sustained decrease in new measles cases, locally referred to as “Bouhmroun,” marking the fifth consecutive week of decline. This positive trend is attributed to ongoing efforts aimed at curbing the spread of the viral disease. From February......

Morocco sees fifth consecutive week of declining measles cases

The Ministry of Health and Social Protection of Morocco has reported a continued decrease in new measles cases for the fifth consecutive week, highlighting the effectiveness of nationwide efforts to curb the spread of the virus. Between February 24 and March 2, 2025, the number of reported cases dropped......