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DR Congo declares end of latest Ebola outbreak

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have officially announced the end of the latest Ebola outbreak, which claimed at least 34 lives since late August in the central region of the country. Health officials stated that the outbreak has concluded, noting that transmission chains of the......

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......

WHO intensifies vaccination drive for children in Gaza amidst fragile ceasefire

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced its target to vaccinate over 40,000 children in Gaza against a range of diseases, leveraging a tenuous ceasefire to deliver critical healthcare. Since the launch of the first phase of the campaign on November 9, more than 10,000 children under the age......

Significant drop in measles cases in Morocco due to vaccination efforts

Morocco has recorded an 80% decrease in measles cases compared to the peak registered 16 weeks ago, according to health and social protection minister Amine Tahraoui. Speaking at the House of Representatives in Rabat on Monday, Tahraoui announced that the national weekly incidence rate has fallen to......

Morocco advocates for strengthened global animal health action

Morocco has made a compelling case for enhanced collective action in support of global animal health during the 92nd General Assembly of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), held from May 25 to 29 at the Maison de la Chimie in Paris. Speaking at this significant assembly, Ahmed El Bouari,......

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......