Healthcare Union in Marrakech Safi Calls for Urgent Action on Nurse Recruitment
The regional office of the National Health Union in Marrakech Safi, part of the General Confederation of Moroccan Workers, has expressed its strong disapproval regarding the ongoing delays in announcing the recruitment process for nurses and health technicians. This situation has been described as an unwarranted freeze on hiring, particularly alarming given that other regions in the country have already initiated recruitment processes. The union emphasizes that the delay adversely affects efforts to reform the healthcare system in the region, especially in light of what they deem a "severe and alarming" shortage of nursing and technical staff across various hospitals and health centers in the Marrakech Safi provinces.
The regional office's statement highlights that this shortage places additional burdens on healthcare professionals, who are compelled to take on excessive workloads beyond their capacity to ensure the continuity of public health services and provide necessary care to patients. Furthermore, the union has criticized what it perceives as opaque administrative management by the regional health and social protection directorate, denouncing a "systematic procrastination policy" in handling the recruitment process.
As the situation progresses, the union warns of the potential negative impacts on unemployed graduates who have been left in a state of unrest due to the delays. The union has called for a genuine and responsible dialogue with the regional directorate and the relevant ministry, demanding an immediate and unconditional announcement of the recruitment date. They also insist on a fair distribution of financial positions based on the actual needs observed in various provinces, particularly in remote areas.
In a bid to mobilize their members and the broader community of graduates, the union is urging vigilance and preparedness for various forms of escalating protests should the current neglect and procrastination continue regarding their demands.
As reported by febrayer.com.
