France
Unlicensed Circumciser Arrested in France After Children's Complications
Hocine, 37, a "circumcision practitioner", was arrested on May 14 at his home in Villiers-le-Bel (Val-d’Oise), then indicted for illegal practice of medicine.
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Health
Morocco
Retired Circus Elephants to Find New Home in Casablanca Zoo After Belgian Rehabilitation
After a long medical stay in Belgium, the 47-year-old Amiens elephants will soon be transferred from the Pairi Daiza park near Mons in Belgium to Morocco.
Morocco
8-Year-Old Girl Dies from Scorpion Sting in Morocco as Summer Heat Increases Incidents
An 8-year-old girl died at the Settat hospital yesterday morning after being stung by a scorpion at her home in the commune of Oulad Amer.
Morocco
Elderly Moroccan Man Found Chained in Home After 20-Year Family Captivity
An elderly man, identified as H.A., was discovered chained in a family home in the village of Taghzout, in the Ouarzazate region.
Morocco
Morocco Grapples with Surge in Food Poisoning Cases, Calls for Stricter Regulations
The Moroccan Federation of Consumer Rights is concerned after the increase in cases of food poisoning recorded in some restaurants in recent weeks. It calls on the Minister of Health and Social Protection to update the laws relating to the management of collective and individual food poisonings.
Morocco
Morocco Food Poisoning Outbreak: 27 Hospitalized After Fast Food Meal
A fast food restaurant in Martil was the source of a large-scale food poisoning this week. More than 27 people were affected, showing symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain just a few hours after their meal.
Morocco
Royal Air Maroc Crew Saves Baby from Cardiac Arrest Mid-Flight
An 18-month-old baby was saved from cardiac arrest thanks to the quick intervention of two crew members of the Royal Air Maroc .
Spain
EU Alerts: Contaminated Moroccan Squid Shipment Seized at Spanish Border
The European Union’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) has issued a new alert regarding a batch of contaminated squid exported to Spain from Morocco.
Morocco
Moroccan Woman Dies After Taking Unregulated Weight Loss Pills from Instagram Seller
A 28-year-old Moroccan woman died after taking slimming pills purchased from an unknown person who was promoting these products on Instagram.
Morocco
Morocco Faces Shortage of Anti-Venom and Rabies Vaccines Amid Heatwave Dangers
In Morocco, while scorpions, snakes and stray dogs are claiming victims during this heatwave period, vaccines are lacking. Many hospitals, health centers and clinics in rural areas are suffering from a severe shortage of anti-venom serums and rabies vaccines. Noureddine Kchibel, a deputy of the Rassemblement national des Indépendants (RNI), has addressed a written question to the Minister of Health and Social Protection, Khalid Aït Taleb.
Morocco
Tragic Death of 6-Year-Old After Routine Tonsil Surgery Sparks Investigation in Agadir
A six-year-old girl died on Tuesday in a clinic in Agadir, after undergoing a surgical operation to have her tonsils removed. Her family suspects a medical error.
Morocco
Morocco's Beach Tourism Hampered by Lack of Public Restrooms
In Morocco, most beaches lack sanitary facilities (toilets, showers, first aid centers...). A situation that creates inconveniences for tourists and Moroccans living abroad, especially during the summer season.