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HM King Mohammed VI emphasizes urgency in addressing jobs, health, and education

His Majesty King Mohammed VI, during the opening of Morocco's autumn parliamentary session, delivered a compelling address urging swift action to advance employment, healthcare, and education. The Monarch stressed that these three sectors are the cornerstone of the nation’s development and......

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......

Morocco ranks third in Africa for depression rates in 2025

Behind the everyday smiles, Morocco has emerged as one of Africa’s most affected nations by depression, according to figures from World Population Review, as cited by The African Exponent. In 2025, approximately 2.326 million Moroccans, 6.54% of the population, are experiencing depressive symptoms.......

Spain halts cattle exports to Morocco amid lumpy skin disease outbreak

Spanish authorities have suspended the export of live cattle to Morocco after confirming several outbreaks of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in northeastern Spain. The temporary measure, reported by El Faro de Ceuta, is intended to contain the spread of the virus and safeguard both animal health and the agricultural......

WHO launches global clinical trials forum to enhance research standards

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially launched the Global Clinical Trials Forum (GCTF), a new initiative aimed at elevating the quality, transparency, and coordination of clinical trials worldwide. The forum seeks to establish a multi-stakeholder network to reinforce clinical trial infrastructure......

Private healthcare providers challenge minister’s subsidy claims

Morocco’s leading private healthcare actors have disputed Health Minister Amine Tehraoui’s recent assertions that private clinics have received public investment subsidies, calling for transparency and the release of evidence supporting the claim. The controversy began after the minister’s......

Lyon to launch blood tests to detect “forever chemicals” in residents

Authorities in the Lyon metropolitan area announced on Friday that around 300 residents will undergo blood tests by the end of the year to measure their exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals.” The study, carried out by the Ecocitizen Institute......

US approves new generic abortion pill, sparking conservative backlash

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the marketing of a new generic version of mifepristone, a pill widely used in medical abortions across the country. The decision, normally considered a routine regulatory step, has provoked strong criticism from conservative groups. Kristan Hawkins,......

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......