
Moroccan Urban Traffic Accidents Leave 5 Dead, Over 1,700 Injured in One Week
Five people were killed and 1,709 others were injured, including 80 seriously, in 1,265 traffic accidents that occurred in urban areas during the week of August 10 to 16.
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Five people were killed and 1,709 others were injured, including 80 seriously, in 1,265 traffic accidents that occurred in urban areas during the week of August 10 to 16.

The Moroccan diaspora is called upon to play an important role in the country’s development. According to the Secretary General of the Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad (CCME), this can only be done if the authorities create a favorable environment for better consideration.

The city of Casablanca is welcoming another specialized structure for the care of mental disorders and addictions. Called "Villa des Lilas-Anfa", this clinic has 73 inpatient beds in individual rooms, with eight psychiatric inpatient units and a psychosocial rehabilitation center.

Faced with the increase in contaminations, systematic screening has been chosen as a key element of the prevention system against the virus. The local authorities in Dakhla have understood this by opting for mandatory screening for anyone wishing to enter the city.

Air Arabia Maroc passengers have until September 10, 2020 to take advantage of the special flights. The airline, in a press release, also indicates that bookings can be made on its website, call center, network of partner agencies or directly at the airport.

The city of Casablanca has equipped three districts with several new public toilets, in response to strong demand from the population and tourists.

The counter of contamination cases is going crazy in Fès and Meknès. According to the Regional Health Delegation, the epidemiological indicators of the region are very worrying, in view of the weekly figures.

The High Commission for Planning (HCP), the United Nations System (UNS) in Morocco and the World Bank (WB) have published a "strategic note" on the socio-economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on sectors of activity and the daily life of the Moroccan population.

The Moroccan branch of CaixaBank has received a loan of 430 million dirhams from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

The National Fund for Social Welfare Organizations (CNOPS) will not reimburse medical expenses related to Covid-19, whether related to biological analyzes, diagnostic and follow-up radiological examinations, or hospital stays and medications.

The Lesieur Cristal company is at its best. It has not been affected by the economic crisis caused by Covid-19.

Enactus Morocco is one of the four new partners who will receive funding to provide young people with training opportunities worldwide. This partnership is part of a strategic effort by the Stevens Initiative to encourage the adoption of virtual exchanges across Morocco .