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• Renowned Moroccan Fashion Designer Dies After Liposuction Procedure in Tangier
  10 April, by Said

  A fashion designer from Tetouan, known by the pseudonym "Fanna", passed away following medical complications that occurred during a liposuction operation. The procedure took place in a private clinic located at the entrance of the city of Tangier.
  According to information reported by the website Al3Omk, the deceased was one of the most prominent designers in the city of the Strait. Her death has caused a strong emotion on social media.
  Following the events, many people are now calling (…)

• Morocco Moves to Tighten Tobacco Regulations Amid Health Concerns
  25 October 2020, by Jérôme

  A study carried out a year ago by the Swiss NGO Public Eye had stated that the cigarettes sold and consumed in Morocco are more harmful than those sold in Europe. Aware of this, the government is trying to better regulate the sector.
  Thus, referring to the tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide content of cigarettes, Moroccans smoke more harmful cigarettes than those consumed in the European Union.
  Convinced of the credibility of the Public Eye study, the Moroccan government has recently (…)

• Doctors Advise Diabetic Muslims on Safely Observing Ramadan Fast
  23 March 2023, by Bladi.net

  What is the impact of Ramadan fasting on the health of a diabetic believer and what are the risks involved? Abdul Basit and Yakoob Ahmedani, both doctors, give their opinion on this issue that concerns many Muslim believers.
  According to the precepts of Islam, fasting during the month of Ramadan is mandatory for all healthy adult Muslims. Sick people are exempt from fasting. However, several diabetic people insist on observing the Ramadan fast.
  Professor Abdul Basit, regional president (…)

• Moroccan Winger Akhomach Details Recovery from Severe Knee Injury
  8 February, by Sylvanus

  Victim of a complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament of his right knee last November, Moroccan winger Ilias Akhomach shares his emotional journey. He is currently in full rehabilitation and promises to come back stronger than ever on the pitch.
  "On November 9th, I suffered a ligament injury. I’m going to tell you my story... I went through very difficult times, but today I’m in the recovery phase. I’m on a specific rehabilitation program, combining targeted exercises, (…)

• France Seeks Moroccan Medical Professionals to Address Healthcare Shortage
  23 December 2022, by Sylvanus

  Faced with the shortage of doctors affecting the health sector, France is turning to Morocco. A bill has been initiated in this direction. This action comes in a context marked by the lifting by Paris of restrictions on the granting of Schengen visas.
  A few days after France announced the lifting of visa restrictions imposed on Moroccans, a bill aimed at attracting Moroccan health personnel, offering them in return residence permits valid for a period of four years, has been initiated, (…)

• Moroccan Mayor Sentenced for Negligence in Child’s Death After Ambulance Delay
  25 July 2024, by Prince

  The Court of First Instance in Taza sentenced the president of the commune of Meknassa Acharqia to three months in prison with probation and a fine of 3,000 dirhams for failing to provide an ambulance to urgently transport a sick child, which led to the minor’s death.
  Prosecuted for "failure to assist a person in danger," the commune president, a member of the Popular Movement party, was convicted of negligence in providing an ambulance to a family to urgently transport a sick child to (…)

• Morocco Food Poisoning Outbreak: 27 Hospitalized After Fast Food Meal
  6 July 2024, by Said

  A fast food restaurant in Martil was the source of a large-scale food poisoning this week. More than 27 people were affected, showing symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain just a few hours after their meal.
  The victims were taken care of in two health facilities: the public hospital in Martil welcomed 21 of them, while the others were treated in a private clinic in Tétouan. While most were able to return home after treatment, some are still hospitalized in Tétouan. (…)

• Frontex Offers Spain Support for Moroccan Expat Border Crossings Amid Health Concerns
  8 July 2020, by Prince

  The executive director of Frontex, Fabrice Leggeri, assured that the European Border and Coast Guard Agency is ready "to support the Spanish authorities in terms of health and security policy," at the request of the Spanish government.
  "Frontex maintains a close relationship with Morocco, which takes the covid-19 health crisis very seriously... We will make sure that we can operate in a safe environment," Leggeri said.
  He also indicated that bilateral agreements exist between Morocco (…)

• Measles Outbreak Prompts Flanders to Warn Against Travel to Morocco
  10 April, by Prince

  Flanders (Belgium) has seen a worrying increase in measles cases among children in recent months. A health specialist urges vaccination before any travel to Morocco where the disease is rampant.
  Professor Daan Van Brusselen, a specialist in pediatric infectious diseases at the Antwerp hospital group ZAS, recommends vaccination before any travel to Morocco during the Easter holidays. "Anyone traveling during the Easter holidays should check which countries have epidemic outbreaks. This is (…)

• Ramadan Fasting: Health Precautions for Diabetics During Holy Month
  23 March 2023, by Bladi.net

  The month of Ramadan is a sacred month for Muslims. However, some precautions must be scrupulously followed by certain high-risk people suffering from chronic diseases, such as diabetes.
  Diabetic patients must benefit from regular medical follow-up and must scrupulously follow certain precautions.
  For Rajae Jabbouri, internist at the Cheikh Khalifa Ibn Zaïd International University Hospital, interviewed by the newspaper le Matin: "The risks of fasting in diabetic patients are mainly of (…)