Morocco
Moroccan Hospital Sparks Outrage with 2-Year Wait for Cardiac Patient Appointment
In Rabat, a large public hospital is at the center of a controversy due to a medical appointment for a cardiac patient.
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Health
Morocco
Moroccan King Grants Cancer Patient's Plea for Overseas Treatment
Thanks to King Mohammed VI, the husband of a Moroccan influencer, who has been suffering from cancer since 2021, will be able to receive treatment abroad.
Morocco
Food Poisoning Outbreak in Morocco: 13 Family Members Hospitalized After Eating Watermelon
Thirteen members of the same family, residing in the village of Oulad Hadou, commune of Ain Aicha (province of Taounate), were hospitalized following a food poisoning incident. The consumption of a watermelon, during a picnic near Argoua, would be the cause of these discomforts.
Morocco
Deadly Heatwave in Morocco Claims 21 Lives as Temperatures Soar to 50°C
The heatwave currently affecting Morocco has already caused the death of at least 21 people, mainly individuals weakened by age or chronic illnesses, according to the latest data provided by the authorities.
Morocco
Moroccan Mayor Sentenced for Negligence in Child's Death After Ambulance Delay
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.
Morocco
Renowned Moroccan Actress Saadia Louk Dies in Casablanca Clinic
After a few days of hospitalization in a clinic in Casablanca, actress Saadia Louk has just passed away.
Morocco
Moroccan Nurses Appeal to King Mohammed VI for Healthcare Reforms
Nurses and health technicians have written a letter to King Mohammed VI to inform him of the difficulties they face in carrying out their duties and to request his intervention to improve the quality of health services offered to Moroccans.
Morocco
Morocco's Major Cities Face Critical Shortage of Public Restrooms
Casablanca, Marrakech and Tangier are sorely lacking in public toilets. A recurring problem lamented by residents, Moroccans living abroad and tourists.
Morocco
Moroccan 'Healer' Faces Trial in Doctor's Death After Alleged Miracle Cure
The trial of an individual presented as a "healer", accused of being responsible for the death of a doctor in Rabat, will open tomorrow, Thursday, before the court of first instance.
France
Nationwide Recall: Halal Merguez Sausages Contaminated with Veterinary Drugs
Several batches of dangerous halal merguez sold in Métro stores throughout France have been the subject of a massive recall.
Morocco
Morocco Lawmaker Calls for Stricter Food Safety Controls in Restaurants
MP Hanane Atarguine, from the parliamentary group of the Party of Authenticity and Modernity (PAM), asked the Minister of the Interior to take measures to strengthen controls in restaurants and fast food establishments in order to reduce cases of food poisoning and improve food safety.
France
Influencer Poupette Kenza Reportedly Hospitalized After Prison Breakdown
A few days after her incarceration for an extortion case, the Rouen influencer Poupette Kenza, whose real name is Kenza Benchrif, is said to be doing poorly. She would be admitted to a psychiatric hospital.