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Hundreds of healthcare devices in Morocco expose patient data to cyber risks

More than 500 healthcare devices in Morocco, spanning both private and public sectors, have been found exposed online, leaving sensitive patient data vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to research by cybersecurity firm Modat. A growing cybersecurity concern The study highlights a troubling reality:......

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......

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......

Aoun pledges to lead the fight for retired military rights

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has vowed to be “on the front line” in defending the rights of retired military personnel, during a meeting held Friday at the presidential palace in Baabda with a delegation from the Lebanese Armed Forces Veterans League, led by former general and MP Chamel......

Hospital infrastructure to be modernized: Tahraoui commits to rehabilitating 83 hospitals by 2030

In a response to a question from the Socialist Opposition Group in Parliament, Morocco’s Minister of Health, Khalid Aït Taleb Tahraoui, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to upgrading the nation’s public hospital infrastructure. Speaking about the ministry’s long-term......

CNSS allocates 65 Billion Lebanese pounds for surgical procedures

The Lebanese National Social Security Fund (CNSS) has announced a new disbursement of 65 billion Lebanese pounds (approximately $726,000) to public and affiliated hospitals, specifically allocated for flat-rate surgical procedures. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen support for......

Aït Bouguemez residents march for dignity and basic rights

In the early hours of July 9, 2025, over a thousand residents of Aït Bouguemez, a valley nestled in Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains, embarked on a peaceful march to demand improved living conditions and basic rights. Their journey, spanning 77 kilometers, was aimed at drawing attention to years......

Morocco unifies health insurance system to expand social protection

Morocco’s Chamber of Councilors has approved comprehensive reforms to the country’s health insurance system, advancing King Mohammed VI’s vision of universal social protection. The legislation, known as Bill 54.23, restructures the mandatory health insurance (AMO) system by consolidating......

Morocco prioritizes health reform as a cornerstone of socio-economic growth

Morocco’s government has positioned the overhaul of its national health system as a central pillar in the country’s socio-economic transformation strategy. Speaking during a plenary session in the House of Representatives, Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch emphasized that health reform is......