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Obesity on the Rise in North Africa

Despite the fact that there is little scientific data on the phenomenon of obesity in the Arab world, it is clear that the issue has become a serious health problem, affecting both rich and poor countries. But North Africa is no exception. Experts say that lifestyle changes are behind the increase of obesity in North […]

Covid-19: Moroccan Army Deploys Field Hospital in Response to Health Crisis

The Moroccan Royal Armed Forces (FAR) have completed the setting up of a first field hospital in Benslimane (near Casablanca) to support the country’s response to the Coronavirus, which has so far killed 40 people in the country, infected 676 while 29 others recovered. According to the local Medi1 TV station, the field hospital was […]

South Korean LG Chem teams up with China’sxHuayou Group to build 2 plants in Morocco

South Korean LG Chem announced Sunday that in partnership with China’s Huayou Group it will establish two factories in Morocco for the production of lithium-phosphate-iron (LFP) cathode materials and lithium conversion, essential components in the manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles. LG Chem and Huayou Group signed a comprehensive memorandum of understanding (MOU) on September […]