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Morocco to Add Blood Type on ID Cards

Rabat — A new legislative proposal aims to add blood type information to electronic national identity cards, transforming a simple ID into a potential lifesaver during emergencies. The bill proposes modifying Articles 4 and 5 of Law 04-20, which regulates National Electronic Identity Card (CNIE), to include the cardholder's blood type as mandatory information. This change would help medical teams quickly access this vital data during accidents or emergencies, reducing the risk of transfusion errors and speeding up treatment. The initiative is not just about adding another piece of information to CNIE, but it aims to provide emergency workers at hospitals with vital information that could help save lives in critical situations. The measure addresses growing blood needs across the country, especially for rare blood types. Beyond the practical benefits, supporters of this initiative believe that displaying blood type information on a document used by millions of citizens will raise awareness about blood donation. The proposal calls for printing blood type information on both sides of the CNIE alongside standard biometric data. If approved, the change would take effect immediately after publication in the Official Bulletin. Read also: Morocco Struggles with Blood Supply, Needs 1,000 Daily Donations This initiative is part of a broader modernization of national identity documents. Previous proposals have suggested adding the Amazigh language or family status information to simplify administrative procedures. By including blood type data, CNIE would become more than just identification — they would become tools for emergency response and symbols of national solidarity through blood donation. Morocco's national IDs digitization Morocco's General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) has launched a nationwide campaign to digitize Moroccans' national identity cards. The initiative aims to revolutionize how citizens can use their CNIEs across the country, as they can use their CNIEs to prove their identity in different places, especially to agents of authorized institutions by the DGSN. Tags: blood typesElectronic IDs MoroccoMorocco