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Measles outbreak prompts health checks in Morocco's detention facilities

The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) of Morocco has initiated field visits to detention centers nationwide in response to a measles outbreak. Through its National Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture, the council is assessing health conditions and preventive measures across correctional facilities. Following......

Meningitis vaccine supply secured for Morocco's 2025 Umrah pilgrims

Health authorities in Morocco have taken decisive steps to ensure adequate supplies of the newly mandated meningitis vaccine for citizens planning to perform Umrah in 2025, according to government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas. The initiative comes in response to Saudi Arabia's recent requirement......

Morocco launches urgent vaccination drive amid rising measles cases

In response to a significant measles outbreak, Morocco's Government Council is set to convene Thursday to address the growing public health concern. The outbreak, which began in September 2023, has resulted in 25,000 cases and 120 deaths. A nationwide school vaccination campaign is currently underway,......

Moroccan healthcare unions pause strike amid progress on July agreement

Morocco's healthcare sector saw a significant shift as national union coordinators suspended their planned strike, choosing instead to focus on implementing the existing July 23, 2024 agreement with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection. The decision followed a productive meeting in Rabat......

Omra 2025: New Health Measures for Pilgrims

In response to increased health safety measures for the upcoming pilgrimages, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection announced that there are sufficient quantities of meningitis vaccines available at national pharmacies. This vaccination has now become mandatory for anyone wishing to travel to......

Morocco battles measles surge with urgent vaccination drive

Morocco is grappling with a significant surge in measles cases, with more than 20,000 infections and over 116 deaths reported since 2023. Health authorities and experts are raising concerns, emphasizing the critical need for vaccination to curb the spread of the disease.   A troubling resurgence......

Tensions rise in Morocco’s health sector as nationwide strikes loom

Protests within Morocco’s healthcare system are reaching a critical point, as the National Health Sector Collective has called for a series of nationwide strikes scheduled for January 29-30 and February 4-6, 2025. This escalation comes on the heels of recent demonstrations, including a national......

First monkeypox case detected in Azerbaijan as traveler tests positive

A 22-year-old Azerbaijani citizen has become the country's first confirmed monkeypox case following their return from abroad, according to health officials. The Ministry of Health and the Administration of Regional Medical Divisions (TABIB) issued a joint statement confirming the diagnosis. The......

Measles Outbreak Spreads Through Morocco's Prison System, Affecting 41 Inmates and Staff

Morocco's prison system is grappling with a growing measles outbreak, as authorities confirm 41 cases across multiple facilities, affecting both inmates and staff members. The General Delegation for Prison Administration reports that the outbreak has spread to several correctional facilities throughout......