Appeals court reverses COVID vaccine compensation ruling

The Administrative Court of Appeal in Rabat has overturned a previous ruling that ordered the Moroccan government to compensate a citizen for complications allegedly caused by the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. The court canceled the initial judgment and dismissed the plaintiff’s claim, emphasizing the rigorous approval processes for vaccines in Morocco.

The case, involving paralysis due to vaccine side effects, sparked debate amid AstraZeneca’s market withdrawal. The Ministry of Health denied severe side effects linked to the vaccine. This decision adds to the discourse on vaccine safety and government liability post-pandemic.