A study of 54 patients followed for 26 years in Morocco reveals a mortality rate of 66.7%. Diagnosis of this rare immune disorder is often delayed, while only eight patients were able to undergo a stem cell transplant.
Morocco has sharply reduced newborn mortality since the beginning of the century. But the latest United Nations estimates show that in 2024, more than 6,000 babies still died before reaching their 28th day of life.
In Morocco, the minimum cost of a healthy diet has risen by nearly 40% in eight years. Despite a more favorable situation than in several neighboring countries, 4.8 million people still cannot afford to finance a balanced diet.
Faced with the emergence of Hantavirus cases on a cruise ship in Spain, Morocco rules out any imminent danger. Health authorities estimate the risk of spread as virtually nil, while deploying a preventive surveillance system .
Belgium is facing a resurgence of measles with 229 cases reported in 2025. This worrying increase is partly attributed to the importation of the virus from active epidemic hotspots abroad, particularly in Morocco.
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 (HAV), mainly transmitted by the consumption of contaminated water or food according to the WHO definition.
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.
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 green light has not yet been confirmed by the Ministry of Health.
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.
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 booster doses of the vaccine.
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 rate, has already been detected in at least 57 countries.
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.