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Gambia Upholds Ban on Female Genital Mutilation, Thwarting Decriminalization Efforts

In a landmark victory for human rights and the protection of women and girls, Gambia's parliament has resoundingly upheld the nation's ban on female genital mutilation (FGM). The decision, reached after months of heated debate and intense international pressure, maintains the integrity of the......

WHO Reports Alarming Rise in Global Physical Inactivity

A recent report from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals a concerning trend: physical inactivity is on the rise worldwide, affecting individuals across all demographics. According to the WHO, 1.8 billion adults equivalent to 31% of the global population are now categorized as physically inactive.......

WHO Reports Alarming Rise in Global Physical Inactivity

A recent report from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals a concerning trend: physical inactivity is on the rise worldwide, affecting individuals across all demographics. According to the WHO, 1.8 billion adults equivalent to 31% of the global population are now categorized as physically inactive.......

WHO Raises Alarm Over Counterfeit Diabetes and Obesity Drugs

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a global alert regarding counterfeit medicines containing semaglutide, a drug used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity. This stern warning comes in the wake of the detection of falsified batches of semaglutide-based products across multiple countries,......

Urgent Call for Novel Antibacterial Agents to Combat Severe Infections

In a report released on Friday, the World Health Organization (WHO) sounded the alarm for the urgent development of innovative antibacterial agents to combat severe infections. While acknowledging an increase in the number of antibacterial agents currently undergoing clinical development—from 80......

Moroccan Lawmaker Raises Alarm Over Escalating Suicide Rates in Northern Region

In a poignant address, Moroccan Member of Parliament Ikram El Hannaoui has called for immediate action to confront the distressing surge in suicide cases plaguing the northern region of Taounate. Her plea highlights the urgency of tackling this grave societal issue that has long cast a somber pall over......

Mexico's Somber Wake-Up Call: The First Human H5N2 Bird Flu Fatality

In a sobering development that has sent shockwaves through the global health community, Mexico has recorded the first-ever human fatality linked to the H5N2 strain of bird flu. The victim, a 59-year-old man, succumbed to the virus after contracting it under circumstances that remain shrouded in mystery,......

Minister Ait Taleb Presides Over Geneva Meeting on Social Isolation's Public Health Impact

Morocco's Minister of Health and Social Protection, Khaled Ait Taleb, assumed a prominent role at a high-level working session in Geneva on Monday, focusing on the profound effects of social isolation on public health. The session, organized by the United States' Permanent Mission to Geneva......

Morocco Leads Global Effort Against Narcotics Threat

Renowned for its steadfast stance against the illicit drug trade, Morocco has cemented its position at the forefront of the global campaign to curb narcotics proliferation. In a significant endorsement of its proactive approach, the North African nation has been re-elected to preside over the prestigious......