As the debate over daylight saving time reignites in Morocco, a national campaign and an online petition have emerged, urging a return to Greenwich Mean Time due to concerns over the negative impact on health and performance. Health expert Tayeb Hamdi highlights the biological disruptions caused by clock changes and emphasizing the potential risks to mental and physical well-being.
Dr. Tayeb Hamdi, a physician and researcher in health policy and systems, examines the question of which time standard a country should adopt. He argues that the decision should be based not only on its impact on public health but also on other factors, including economic, commercial, social, energy-related, and security considerations. According to Dr. Hamdi, the final choice depends on how much weight each of these factors is given.