The recent decision to terminate the regional director of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection in Marrakech has sparked significant reactions from union circles. The local office of the National Health Union, affiliated with the Democratic Confederation of Labor, has called for an extensive investigation to determine the responsibilities related to what they perceive as systemic issues that have plagued the management of the health sector in the region during the past period.
In a clarifying statement received by Kech Presse, the union emphasized that any genuine reform of the health sector necessitates the application of accountability principles and holding those responsible for the recorded discrepancies accountable. They pointed out that administrative dismissal decisions, regardless of their implications, are insufficient to convince health professionals and the public that there is a real commitment to profound reform of the healthcare system.
The source also referenced the 2011 Constitution of the Kingdom of Morocco, which established the principle of linking responsibility to accountability. They argued that any administrative action lacking thorough auditing and clear identification of responsibilities remains limited to mere superficial changes in administration without addressing the structural causes of the sector's deficiencies.
In this context, the regional office of the National Health Union believes that the dismissal of the health director in Marrakech, which followed a series of protests by health workers, is merely a first step that must be complemented by a serious and comprehensive investigation into the various practices that characterized the previous period.
The union organization also urged the relevant authorities to scrutinize several practices related to the management of health affairs at the regional level, demanding clear accountability and the imposition of necessary legal sanctions. This aims to enhance trust in health institutions and uphold the principles of transparency and good governance.
Furthermore, the union office expressed its opposition to the possibility of reappointing the dismissed official to another position, arguing that such a move could send negative signals regarding the seriousness of the accountability principle and might encourage ongoing discrepancies within health facilities.
In conclusion, the regional office of the National Health Union in Marrakech called on its members to remain vigilant, strengthen unity, and continue to engage in the forms of struggle announced by the organization in defense of the rights and achievements of health workers.
The statement reaffirmed that the union will closely monitor the conditions of the health sector in the region and work towards addressing the noted discrepancies in its management, ensuring the improvement of public health service performance and reinforcing the principles of governance and transparency in managing this vital sector.
As reported by kechpresse.com.
