Keywords: Health


Aïn Sebaâ 1 prison denies medical negligence after inmate death

The administration of Aïn Sebaâ 1 Prison has denied claims of medical negligence following the death of an inmate identified as Z.K., who passed away on February 20, 2026, at Ibn Rochd University Hospital. According to the prison, Z.K. had been admitted to the hospital on February 2 due to......

Air pollution linked directly to Alzheimer disease in major US study

Long term exposure to fine particulate air pollution is directly associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer disease, independent of cardiovascular conditions such as stroke and high blood pressure, according to a large scale study of nearly 28 million older Americans published in PLOS Medicine. The......

Morocco to launch electronic health claims pilot in Kenitra

QR coded prescriptions and digital claim forms to anchor nationwide CNSS reform Morocco is preparing a major transformation in the administration and financing of healthcare, with the city of Kenitra selected to host the first live deployment of a fully electronic health claim system starting at the......

Third infant death reported in France amid baby formula recall

French health authorities have reported a third infant death linked to the consumption of baby formula affected by the recent wave of product recalls. As of February 11, 2026, three cases have been registered, though no scientific evidence has yet established a causal link between the deaths and the......

Morocco targets health and education with $15 billion budget boost amid AI expansion

Morocco is positioning health and education at the center of its 2026 public spending strategy, allocating approximately 140 billion dirhams ($15 billion USD) to these sectors in response to sustained social pressure and long-standing demands for improved public services. The move coincides with an ambitious......

Deadly attacks on medical facilities shake South Kordofan

More than 30 people have been killed within a single week following three separate attacks on medical facilities in Sudan’s South Kordofan region, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Sunday, highlighting the growing dangers faced by healthcare services in conflict zones. WHO Director-General......

Cancer figures in Lebanon raise serious concern, warns health minister

Lebanon’s Minister of Health has raised the alarm over the country’s cancer statistics, describing them as deeply concerning and calling for stronger efforts in prevention and public awareness. Speaking at a conference held in Mount Lebanon on the occasion of World Cancer Day, Health Minister......

Trump unveils TrumpRx platform to lower prescription drug costs

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the launch of a new online platform, TrumpRx, presented as an initiative aimed at helping Americans access prescription medications at reduced prices. The unveiling took place during an event in Washington, where the project was described as part of a......

South Korea confirms eighth African swine fever case in 2026

South Korean authorities have confirmed a new outbreak of African swine fever (ASF), marking the eighth reported case in the country since the start of 2026. The latest infection was identified at a pig farm in Pocheon, a city located north of Seoul, prompting immediate containment measures. Officials......