COVID-19: Morocco authorizes emergency use of Merck’s Molnupiravir

Morocco has authorized the emergency use of Molnupiravir, becoming one of the first countries in the world to approve this antiviral drug developed by the US pharmaceutical company Merck. The announcement was made by Director of Medicines and Pharmacy at the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, Ms. Bouchra Meddah. The protocol for the treatment […]

Drug trafficking: Over one ton of Cannabis seized in Northern Morocco; three suspects arrested

Over one ton of cannabis resin were seized in Martil, in northern Morocco, on Friday, September 2, and three suspects were arrested for their alleged involvement in the case. The suspects, arrested by the judicial police of Tetouan, are aged between 24 and 43, and all have criminal records, the General Directorate of National Security […]

Morocco reiterates commitment to combating world drugs problem

Morocco is fully committed to contributing to global efforts to combat the world drugs problem, as well as to prevent and treat drug addiction, said, this week in Vienna, the Kingdom’s Permanent Representative in Vienna, Azzeddine Farhane. The diplomat, who was speaking at a special event commemorating the United Nations International Day against Drug Abuse […]