Measles: the situation is stable, no health worries according to pediatricians

At Paris-Orly airport, a note from the French Ministry of Labor, Health, Solidarity and Families recently warned travelers to Morocco against a “Epidemia of measles in progress». Nevertheless, Information that immediately reacted to Moroccan authorities and health professionals.

In a letter dated July 29. Meanwhile, addressed to the French health authorities, the presidents of the main learned pediatric companies in Morocco have alerted to “fake news». However, According to them, the epidemiological situation is stable.

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«We have been informed and surprised by the dissemination since July 18, 2025, by the French Ministry of Labor, Health, Solidarity and Families, at the level of Orly Airport in a poster, warning travelers on the measles: situation stable, no health risks of contracting measles in Morocco. This poster gives false information to travelers on the current epidemiological situation in Morocco», Can we read.

«We, signatories of this letter, attest that the epidemiological situation of measles, to which it is referred, has been stable for several months thanks to rapid mobilization and effective measures (verification of vaccination notebooks, vaccination catching up, etc.)“Continues the mail signed by thirteen presidents of associations and learned pediatric companies.

According to pediatricians. control and prevention measures have been strengthened as soon as it appears isolated, in particular by the systematic verification of vaccine statutes, targeted catch -up campaigns, awareness of parents and medical staff, as well as reinforced monitoring throughout the territory.

Professionals persist and measles: situation stable, no health sign: no worrying upsurge has been recorded. The broadcasting of such a poster. according to the same mail, has prejudice to the health image of Morocco and could sow an unjustified concern among travelers.

A well informed source. attached by Le360also confirms that the situation remains stable and that no new cases has been reported to date. “”Everything is mastered, there is no reason to be alarmed“, She says.

Our interlocutor also confirms that the authorities have already contacted their counterparts in France to request the rectification of information. that “Everything is back to normal».