Morocco
Morocco to Impose New Tax on Disposable E-Cigarettes and Nicotine Products
Bad news for Moroccan vapers! While tobacco prices will remain stable in 2025, the government plans to attack the wallets of electronic cigarette enthusiasts.
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Health
Morocco
Health Alert: Brazilian Hair Straightening Linked to Kidney Failure in France
The National Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety (Anses) has recently issued an alert regarding the use of "Brazilian straightening" products containing glyoxylic acid, a cosmetic ingredient considered potentially toxic to the kidneys.
Morocco
Beloved Moroccan Actor Mohamed El Khalfi Hospitalized in Critical Condition
Moroccan actor Mohamed El Khalfi was urgently admitted to a private hospital in Casablanca on Thursday due to a serious deterioration in his health condition. A source close to the artist confirmed his hospitalization in the morning and called for prayers for his speedy recovery.
Morocco
Botched Circumcision in Morocco Leads to Infections, Sparks Investigation Calls
The father of one of the child victims of the collective circumcision operation in Chefchaouen has made revelations about the incident. For their part, human rights associations intend to file complaints with the public prosecutor’s office and call for an investigation to be opened.
Morocco
Mysterious Illness Strikes Moroccan Dromedaries, Baffling Breeders and Tourism Industry
Affected by a rare disease, many dromedaries have died in Zagora and Mhamid El Ghizlane, to the surprise of breeders and tourism professionals. The latter are calling on the authorities and competent bodies for help.
Morocco
Botched Circumcision Campaign in Morocco Leaves Five Children Hospitalized, Two Critical
In Chefchaouen, five children suffered serious complications after undergoing circumcision as part of a campaign organized by a local association for 40 children. Civil society organizations are calling for an investigation to shed light on this matter.
Morocco
Tétouan Cracks Down on Restaurant Health Violations Amid Tourist Surge
The joint commission of the province of Tétouan, responsible for monitoring hygiene and health safety conditions, carried out inspection visits in more than 350 restaurants between June 1 and September 30 last year. In total, 1,470 kilos of spoiled food were seized and destroyed.
Morocco
Health Ministry Debunks False Claims About Ain Atlas Water Safety
The Ministry of Health categorically denies the rumors concerning the mineral water "Aïn Atlas". A falsified document, actively circulating on social networks and usurping the identity of a ministerial delegation, claimed that this water did not meet health standards.
Morocco
Quebec Halts Recruitment of Moroccan Nurses Amid Ethical Concerns
Quebec has decided to no longer recruit Moroccan nurses, thus yielding to pressure from the Moroccan government.
Morocco
Mass Food Poisoning Hospitalizes 26 Students at Moroccan Boarding School
26 students were admitted overnight from Friday to the emergency department of the provincial hospital in Khénifra after suffering from food poisoning.
Sport
Real Madrid's Brahim Díaz Injury Monitored by Moroccan National Team Doctor
The Spanish-Moroccan striker of Real Madrid Brahim Diaz is suffering from a muscle injury in the right thigh adductor. Concerned, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has assigned a mission to the doctor of the Atlas Lions.
Morocco
Marrakech Faces Tourism Crisis Amid Public Toilet Shortage and Heritage Concerns
The city of Marrakech is facing a health crisis that tarnishes its tourist image. The glaring lack of modern public toilets and the deplorable state of existing facilities are damaging the visitor experience and degrading the city’s historical heritage.