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Cholera outbreak claims 40 lives in Sudan as conflict worsens

Sudan is enduring its deadliest cholera outbreak in years, with at least 40 fatalities reported in the war-torn Darfur region over the past week, according to Doctors Without Borders (MSF). The crisis is compounding the devastation caused by more than two years of armed conflict between the Sudanese......

Kuwait tragedy: 13 die after consuming toxic bootleg alcohol

A tragic case of methanol poisoning has claimed the lives of 13 people in Kuwait, with dozens more hospitalized after consuming illicit homemade alcohol, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Health on Wednesday. Authorities report that since Saturday, 63 people have been treated for......

Gaza hospitals overwhelmed as humanitarian crisis deepens

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the few hospitals still operating in Gaza are at breaking point, struggling to cope with a relentless influx of wounded people following incidents near humanitarian aid distribution points. Thousands of residents, risking their lives, continue to gather......

Morocco denies claims of chronic disease medication shortages

The Moroccan Medicines and Health Products Agency (AMMPS) has rejected reports suggesting a nationwide shortage of over 600 chronic disease medications. In a detailed statement, the agency clarified that such claims are not supported by national data and that no significant disruptions to the healthcare......

Morocco debates stray animal law: Feeding bans spark controversy

The Moroccan government is navigating heated public discussion over Draft Law No. 19.25, which aims to regulate the management of free-ranging animals. While the law introduces humane practices such as Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR), it controversially bans the feeding, sheltering, or treating of......

Burkina Faso steps up efforts to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality

Ouagadougou, August 10, 2025 — The government of Burkina Faso has reaffirmed its commitment to improving maternal and neonatal health, with a clear objective: reduce maternal mortality to below 70 deaths per 100,000 live births — the global target set by the Sustainable Development Goals......

Kenitra investigates food poisoning case involving foreign diplomat

Local authorities in the Moroccan city of Kenitra have launched a multi-agency investigation following a case of food poisoning affecting a foreign diplomat. According to available information, the diplomat had consumed meals at two separate dining establishments—one in Kenitra and another in......

Spain lifts blood donation ban on Brits over 'mad cow disease' concerns

Spain has officially lifted a decades-long blood donation ban on British nationals and former UK residents who lived in the country during the mad cow disease outbreak. The decision marks a turning point in the country’s public health policy, coming nearly 30 years after the crisis. Easing restrictions......

Morocco's blood stocks stable, but national agency urges continued solidarity

Rabat, August 7, 2025 – Morocco’s National Agency for Blood and Its Derivatives has reassured the public about the availability of blood reserves across the country, emphasizing that the current situation is under control and stable. In a press release issued in response to media rumors......