Keywords: Public Health


West Nile Virus in Italy: 787 Confirmed Cases and 61 Deaths Reported in 2026

Italy has recorded 787 confirmed cases of West Nile virus infection and 61 deaths since the beginning of 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Italian National Institute of Health on Thursday. The data highlight the continued circulation of mosquito-borne diseases across the country and......

Diphtheria in Morocco: Doctors Urge Parents to Check Children's Vaccination Records

Morocco is stepping up calls for vigilance against diphtheria following recent deaths and suspected cases, prompting healthcare professionals to urge parents to review their children's vaccination records and ensure that all recommended booster doses have been administered. The renewed concern comes......

Diphtheria Returns to Morocco After Decades as Health Authorities Strengthen Vaccination Efforts

Morocco is facing renewed concerns over diphtheria following the detection of cases in 2026, prompting health authorities to reinforce epidemiological surveillance and encourage families to verify their children's vaccination records. The development has brought renewed attention to the importance......

Zagora Food Poisoning Case Leaves One Child Dead and Nine People Hospitalised

A suspected food poisoning incident in southeastern Morocco has claimed the life of a six-year-old girl and left nine other people requiring medical care, prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The case occurred in Ankam, an area belonging to the commune of Fzouata......

Taza Launches Community Training to Boost Exclusive Breastfeeding in Morocco

Morocco is stepping up efforts to improve maternal and infant health through community-based training, with a new programme in Oued Amlil, in the province of Taza, focusing on exclusive breastfeeding and support for families during the earliest stages of a child’s development. Held on Thursday,......

Zambia launches oral cholera vaccination campaign as cases spread

Zambia has launched a new oral cholera vaccination campaign targeting areas most affected by the ongoing outbreak, including the capital, Lusaka, and Chipombo district in the Central Province. Health authorities have allocated more than 500,000 vaccine doses for the initial phase, with a further 480,000......

Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo surpasses 9,000 confirmed cases

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to escalate, with more than 9,200 confirmed cases and 4,400 related deaths reported by mid-October 2026. According to the latest figures cited by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, the country had recorded......

Bangladesh faces a devastating measles outbreak as vaccination gaps widen

Bangladesh is facing one of the world's most severe measles outbreaks this year, with thousands of confirmed infections and more than a thousand reported deaths. Health experts warn that weaknesses in vaccination coverage, limited public awareness and gaps in disease surveillance have contributed......

Who Is Youns Bjijou? Morocco’s New Health and Social Protection Minister

Youns Bjijou has been appointed Minister of Health and Social Protection by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, bringing to the government a physician and academic whose career spans medical education, healthcare management and the leadership of major health institutions. Born on June 22, 1971, in Taza, Bjijou......