Moroccan Scientists Identify Gene Linked to Rare Vision Loss Disease
22 June 2021
A new gene has been discovered by a team of Moroccan doctors. Its mutation is responsible for a new rare disease that can cause vision loss.
Health
Morocco Reports 12% Spike in COVID-19 Cases, Health Official Urges Vigilance
22 June 2021
Abdelkrim Meziane Bellefquih, head of the communicable diseases division, says the infection rate has seen a significant increase (+12.05%). He calls for more vigilance to (…)
Morocco Cracks Down on Unauthorized Alterations to COVID Vaccination Passports
22 June 2021
Some practices of the managers of the printing houses in charge of printing the vaccination passport in different regions of Morocco are not to the liking of the Minister of (…)
Morocco Urges Vigilance as Summer Travel Raises COVID-19 Concerns
22 June 2021
The Moroccan authorities insist on the strict observance of barrier gestures so that this summer vacation period does not rhyme with an increase in Covid-19 cases. On Monday, (…)
Marrakech Tightens Entry Controls to Combat COVID-19 Spread
22 June 2021
In Marrakech, control measures are being strengthened at the city’s entrances and exits. This is the decision taken by the local authorities, in order to avoid in particular (…)
Morocco Detects COVID-19 Cases Among Vaccinated Travelers from Middle East
22 June 2021
Several cases of Covid-19 infections have been detected among Moroccans coming from the Middle East or Gulf countries, placed in a 10-day quarantine according to the health (…)
Morocco’s Pharmaceutical Industry Pushes for Local Manufacturing Boost Amid Import Concerns
21 June 2021
Pharmaceutical professionals are fighting for the promotion of "Made In Morocco" in their sector. The issue is debated due to the shortage of masks in the early hours of the (…)
Morocco Receives 1 Million More Sinopharm Vaccine Doses, Boosting Immunization Efforts
19 June 2021
Morocco received, this Saturday, June 19, 2021, an additional one million doses of the Chinese Sinopharm vaccine. Enough to maintain the pace of vaccination and achieve (…)
Morocco Tightens Intercity Travel Restrictions Amid Post-Ramadan Movement Surge
18 June 2021
In Morocco, the control of intercity travel is likely to be stricter in the coming days. There are already signs of this in certain cities.
Morocco’s Plan to Hire Foreign Doctors Faces Opposition from National Medical Order
18 June 2021
The National Order of Physicians expresses its opposition to the Moroccan authorities’ project to recruit foreign doctors. It also questions the scientific value of certain (…)