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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......

Macron's visit to Réunion: Addressing chikungunya outbreak and cyclone Garance damage

In a five-day tour of the Indian Ocean region, French President Emmanuel Macron visited Réunion on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Garance and address the ongoing chikungunya outbreak. The outbreak has resulted in seven deaths since the beginning of the year, with......

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......

First measles death in the US in a decade

The United States has reported its first measles death in ten years after an unvaccinated child succumbed to the disease during an outbreak in Texas. The child, of school age, was hospitalized in Lubbock, northwest Texas, and passed away overnight, according to the state’s health department. This......

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......