Rabat – Moroccan football coach Rachid Taoussi has reportedly been admitted to intensive care at a hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, after contracting malaria.
According to converging reports, Taoussi has been hospitalized for the past four days and is receiving close medical attention.
Doctors say his condition is now “relatively stable,” with some improvement in symptoms during the last day, added the reports. However, the medical team is still observing him and has not yet decided when he can leave the hospital.
Taoussi, who is currently the head coach of Tanzanian club Azam FC, reportedly felt a sudden decline in his health, which led to his hospitalization. Tests confirmed that he has malaria.
Rachid Taoussi is a well-known figure in African football and a former coach of Morocco’s national team. Since taking over at Azam FC, he has been leading the team through a strong season. The club is currently in third place in the Tanzanian Premier League with 51 points.
Football fans across Morocco have been wishing Taoussi a full and speedy recovery.
Malaria is a serious disease caused by parasites that are spread through the bite of infected mosquitoes. It is common in many parts of Africa, Asia, and South America.
Malaria patients often suffer from high fever, chills, headaches, and tiredness. If not treated quickly, the illness can become very dangerous and even lead to death if not treated early.
Malaria is treatable, but it requires fast medical care. Doctors usually give special medicines to kill the parasites.
Travelers are advised to sleep under mosquito nets, use insect repellent, and wear long clothing, especially in the evening, to avoid getting malaria. In some cases, travelers also take preventive medicine before visiting high-risk areas.
