Morocco records first confirmed Monkeypox case

Morocco records first confirmed Monkeypox case
Thursday 2 June 2022 - 10:50

Morocco identified on Thursday its first case of monkeypox, confirmed the Ministry of Health.

The case relates to a person arriving from Europe. No details were shared by the ministry to protect patient confidentiality.

The case was identified on the basis of a monitoring protocol established by the ministry in ports and airports.

The infected person is stable and does not cause concern, said the ministry.

Efforts are underway to identify contact cases for monitoring purposes.

add your comment

Terms of publication : Not to offend the writer, people, sacred things, or attack religions or the divine self, and refrain from racist incitement and insults.

News
Spain seeks secret intelligence files on Morocco warnings before Ceuta migration crisis
Sunday 8 November 2026 - 21:13

Spain seeks secret intelligence files on Morocco warnings before Ceuta migration crisis

Politics
Morocco's 2027 Finance Bill offers informal businesses tax registration without penalties for past years
Sunday 8 November 2026 - 19:09

Morocco's 2027 Finance Bill offers informal businesses tax registration without penalties for past years

Culture
Marrakech exhibition traces 60 years of Moroccan painting
Sunday 8 November 2026 - 16:01

Marrakech exhibition traces 60 years of Moroccan painting

News
Spain to extend Ceuta sea barriers by 150 meters from November 17
Sunday 8 November 2026 - 15:18

Spain to extend Ceuta sea barriers by 150 meters from November 17