HIBAPRESS – Rabat
The Ministry of Health and Social Protection announced that the competent regional committee of the World Health Organization for the Eastern Mediterranean officially recognized Morocco as a country controlling hepatitis B (Hépatites B).
An advanced stage in public health
The ministry said in a statement that this recognition represents an advanced stage that reflects the progress made by Morocco in prevention, detection, and treatment, and is an important step that brings the Kingdom closer to the ultimate goal of eliminating hepatitis B as a public health problem.
The global decision and its national importance
The statement indicated that the decision, which was made on November 13, 2025 in Cairo, reflects the distinguished national performance of the ministry in preventing the transmission of the hepatitis B virus, as well as the significant progress achieved through:
Regular vaccination of newborns through an effective and highly efficient national program.
Strengthening the surveillance system and laboratory capabilities to monitor the spread of the disease.
Developing and improving treatment protocols based on the results of the national survey of the disease.
Praise for health professionals and partners
The ministry concluded that this achievement would not have been possible without the pivotal role of national health professionals in planning and field implementation of public health programs, with thanks to all national and international partners for their continuous support.
