Moroccan strawberries: hepatitis A joins the dessert!
7 March 2024
In Spain, a discovery has been made on strawberries imported from Morocco. They are contaminated with hepatitis A, an infectious liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus (…)
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Morocco to Hike Taxes on Shisha and E-Cigarettes, Citing Health Concerns
12 November 2022
Morocco intends to increase taxes on shisha and e-cigarettes. A decision motivated, it is said, by the concern to preserve the health of consumers, especially young Moroccans.
Morocco Considers Approval of China’s Inhaled Covid-19 Vaccine for Booster Doses
12 November 2022
The Moroccan authorities are said to have approved the use of the new Covid-19 vaccine inhaled by the Chinese laboratory CanSino Biologics. However, the announcement of the (…)
WHO Report: 90% of Moroccans Breathe Polluted Air, Causing 10,000 Annual Deaths
12 September 2022
Air pollution kills in Morocco. According to the WHO, it is responsible for 47% of deaths caused by respiratory diseases such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Morocco Urges Continued COVID Vigilance Despite Improving Indicators
3 March 2022
To avoid a relapse of the epidemiological situation related to Covid-19, the Ministry of Health has recommended that Moroccans maintain preventive measures and continue to take (…)
Morocco Detects First Case of Highly Contagious Omicron BA.2 Sub-Variant
3 February 2022
The 1st case of infection with the BA.2 sub-variant would have been detected in Morocco despite the closure of borders. This variant, which is spreading at an unprecedented (…)
WHO Praises Morocco’s Commitment to Local Vaccine Production for Africa
8 December 2021
Morocco is cited as an example by the World Health Organization (WHO) for its commitment to locally produce vaccines, to strengthen its health sovereignty and help Africa.
Morocco Bans Travelers from South Africa Amid New COVID Variant Concerns
26 November 2021
Passengers from South Africa will not be able to set foot on Moroccan soil. The Moroccan authorities fear the B.1.1.529 variant, detected in southern Africa.
Morocco Nears Herd Immunity Goal, WHO Reports
21 September 2021
Taking into account the number of people already vaccinated, the remaining stock and natural immunity, Morocco is assured of reaching collective immunity in the coming weeks.
Morocco Monitors New ’Mu’ COVID Variant, Experts Say Risk Remains Low
4 September 2021
A new variant of the coronavirus has been detected by the World Health Organization (WHO). Known as "Mu", it was first identified in Colombia in January, the WHO said in its (…)