The emergence of a Hantavirus cluster aboard a cruise ship has stirred anxiety among Moroccans, still wary of new viral threats post-COVID-19. However, Dr. Tayeb Hamdi assures that while caution is warranted, the current risk of a global pandemic remains low, given the virus's limited human-to-human transmission capabilities.
Compared to the average of the past ten years, the area affected by forest fires in Morocco has decreased by 65%. Presenting its 2025 report on Tuesday in Rabat, the National Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF) said that a budget of 150 million dirhams has been allocated for prevention and firefighting efforts in 2026.
The tragic death of a young man in Tangier following an attack by his dog has sparked widespread controversy. The incident triggered a wave of calls on social media to kill dogs, prompting backlash from animal rights advocates. They urged the public to avoid emotional reactions and instead focus on prevention and accountability.
More than half of tuberculosis cases in Morocco in 2025 were extrapulmonary, a figure well above global levels. Dr. Tayeb Hamdi explains what this form of tuberculosis is and outlines the possible reasons behind its unusually high prevalence.
For one morning, several hundred people are expected to gather on Sunday, November 9, at the Arab League Park in Casablanca for the second edition of the Solidarity Walk & Run. Dr. Myriam Belghazi Nciri, physician and founding president of the Dar Zhor Association, highlights the many dimensions of this solidarity initiative, which raises awareness about cancer by combining community engagement with an inclusive approach.