Keywords: Public Health


Alarming Rise: Morocco Registers 50,000+ Fresh Cancer Cases Annually

With an alarming rate of over 50,000 new cancer cases annually, Morocco is grappling with a burgeoning public health crisis, as reported by the World Health Organization (WHO). Cancer has swiftly climbed the ranks to become the nation's second leading cause of death, trailing only behind cardiovascular......

Morocco Adopts Stricter Cigarette Regulations from 2024 Onward

Commencing January 1, 2024, a set of new regulations governing the composition of cigarettes available in Morocco will be enforced, according to an announcement by the Administration of Customs and Indirect Taxes (ADII). In its most recent statement, the ADII has communicated that the stipulations detailed......

Cracking Down on Smokers: Morocco Hikes Cigarette Prices Yet Again

Moroccan smokers are set to experience a deeper dent in their wallets in the coming year as the government greenlights yet another increase in cigarette taxes. This move, embedded in the recently ratified 2024 budget, signifies the government's continued commitment to reducing smoking rates through......

Morocco Witnesses Slight Uptick in COVID-19 Cases, But No New Deaths

Morocco has recorded 99 new COVID-19 cases over the past week, indicating a minor increase in infections across the country, according to the latest figures released on Friday by the Ministry of Health and Social Protection. Notably, there were no additional deaths reported, underscoring a promising......