Keywords: Health


Unveiling the Secrets to Effective Asthma Allergy Management

Spring's arrival brings forth the beauty of nature, but for many, it also ushers in the dreaded asthma allergy season. According to healthcare professionals' estimates, approximately 300 million individuals worldwide suffer from asthma. In Morocco, the International Study of Asthma and Allergies......

AstraZeneca Withdraws Vaxzevria, Its Pioneering COVID-19 Vaccine

In a pivotal move marking the end of an era, British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has announced the withdrawal of its trailblazing COVID-19 vaccine, Vaxzevria, from the global market, citing commercial reasons. Once hailed as a game-changer during the pandemic's early days, the vaccine's......

Chronic and Incurable Diseases: Providing Comprehensive Care for the Elderly

As our society grapples with the increasing prevalence of chronic and incurable illnesses, the plight of the elderly population demands urgent attention and a comprehensive approach to healthcare. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines a chronic disease as a health condition requiring management......

Nairobi Fertilizer Summit: Morocco Pledges to Share Agricultural Expertise

In a resounding commitment to bolstering agricultural productivity and sustainability across the African continent, Morocco has pledged to share its invaluable expertise in fertilizers and soil health at the ministerial preparatory meeting for the African Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit in Nairobi. Adhering......

Aït Taleb Affirms Free Hospitalization for Chronic and Incurable Diseases under AMO

In response to an oral query by the Istiqlalian Group for Unity and Egalitarianism in the House of Representatives regarding the challenges in accessing the Mandatory Health Insurance (AMO) system, Minister Khalid Aït Taleb assured that his department is well aware of the hurdles accompanying the......

Rabies Persists in Morocco Despite Eradication Efforts; Ministry Aims for 2030 Elimination

Despite concerted efforts to combat this zoonotic disease, rabies continues to afflict Morocco, with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection recording 17 cases of human rabies in 2022. The regional breakdown reveals 2 cases in Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, 3 in Fez-Meknes, 3 in Rabat-Sale-Kenitra,......

Marrakech Implements Strict Measures Against Fast-Food restaurants

In a proactive effort to safeguard public health and ensure adherence to rigorous hygiene standards, authorities in Marrakech have initiated a comprehensive surveillance campaign targeting fast-food establishments throughout the city. This operation aims to verify that proprietors of these eateries are......

Childhood Obesity Aggravated During COVID-19 Pandemic, WHO Europe Report Finds

In a concerning revelation, a new report by the World Health Organization's (WHO) European branch has established a direct link between the COVID-19 pandemic and a surge in obesity rates among school-aged children. The comprehensive study, conducted across 17 member states of the WHO European Region,......

H5N1 Avian Flu: WHO Deems Global Risk 'Low' Amid Vigilance

In a thorough evaluation of the H5N1 avian influenza virus, the World Health Organization (WHO) has assessed the global public health risk posed by the strain as "low." This evaluation follows heightened concerns triggered by the detection of the virus in cattle herds across multiple U.S. states. "The......