Morocco is turning the 2030 World Cup into a powerful tool for development and international influence. But a German report takes a much more critical view of this strategy, arguing that major projects and sports infrastructure sometimes compete with more urgent social needs.
Failing to update a patient’s medical record could soon prove very costly in Morocco. A bill provides for fines of up to 300,000 dirhams while also granting patients new rights over their health data.
The case of the use of chemical weapons in the Rif and Jbala in the 1920s has been brought before several United Nations bodies. A coordination group from northern Morocco is calling for recognition of colonial violations, the opening of military and political archives, official apologies and reparation mechanisms.
Pollution, environmental degradation and climate risks have a considerable health cost for children in Morocco. A study by the Ministry of Health and UNICEF estimates that they account for 133,200 healthy life-years lost among those under 18.
Pasta originating from Morocco has been reported through the European food alert system RASFF . Mustard, an allergen that should have been mentioned on the label, was detected in the product.
Some Moroccan bakeries add sugar to bread dough without informing their customers. The practice has been acknowledged by professionals interviewed in Rabat and denounced by consumer associations.
Salma has reached a decisive milestone. The young Moroccan woman, transferred abroad after King Mohammed VI’s intervention , successfully underwent the lung transplant she needed. Her condition is currently considered stable.
Depression could cost the Moroccan economy more than 21 billion dollars by 2050, mainly by reducing labor market participation and the productivity of affected individuals.
A video promising alleged healing attracted many visitors to a spring in Taounate province. Health analyses, however, revealed fecal contamination making its water unfit for any human use .
The death of a newborn, whose mother fell into a coma during the preparation of her delivery at the regional hospital in Guelmim, is sparking fresh criticism over healthcare management in the province . An investigation is being demanded to determine the exact circumstances of the tragedy.
People suffering from psychological or mental disorders were allegedly relocated from certain Moroccan cities and then abandoned without care in other localities, or even near the highway. An association is calling for an independent investigation to be opened.
A 15-year-old girl suffering from a rare disease underwent an exceptional breast reduction surgery in Morocco. Surgeons removed 16.5 kilos of tissue, representing 27% of her body weight, allowing her to regain mobility and eliminate back pain.