Moroccan variant of the measles virus found in Brussels sewage water

After France, Spain reports measles cases imported from Morocco

122 measles cases reported in Moroccan prisons, 105 recoveries

Morocco suspends imports of feed grains from Germany over foot-and-mouth disease outbreak

How did Morocco tackle measles in the 1980s, 90s, and early 2000s ?

Morocco's fight against measles began in the 1980s with nationwide vaccination campaigns that significantly reduced cases during the 1990s and early 2000s. However, recent increases in cases, driven by declining vaccination rates, have raised concerns.

Measles : 79 cases reported in Moroccan prisons

41 cases of measles reported among Moroccan inmates

Morocco reports 19,515 measles cases and 107 deaths since October 2023

Morocco's measles vaccination rates fall short of targets

In recent weeks, measles has claimed lives in regions of Morocco, despite the country's well-known effectiveness in its vaccination strategies against childhood diseases. In the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region, the epidemic has resulted in eight deaths. Dr. Tayeb Hamdi, a physician and researcher in health policies and systems, suggests that the situation reflects a laxity whose underlying causes need to be identified.

Industrial outbreaks in Morocco : Climate conditions and airflow can contribute to efficient spread

In a recent study that focuses on a meat-processing plant in Germany, it was revealed that «climate conditions and airflow» are factors that can contribute to efficient spread of SARS-CoV-2. The study’s conclusions can also apply to similar outbreaks in industrial units in Morocco.