Nurses Demand Action in Response to Exclusionary Policies
On April 2, 2026, the Marrakech-Safi regional office of health professionals is set to mobilize a significant demonstration, urging nurses and health technicians across the region to participate. This call comes in solidarity with their colleagues from the Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma region, who are facing serious challenges within the healthcare system. In a statement that was shared with TelQuel Arabi, the regional office vehemently rejected any attempts to undermine their hard-earned rights or implement reforms without a fair and equitable approach that considers the interests of health professionals.
The regional bureau criticized what they termed as exclusionary policies that marginalize nursing staff and jeopardize their crucial roles in the healthcare system. They voiced strong solidarity with the healthcare workers at the Hassan II Regional Hospital in Agadir, especially in light of recent escalations related to the facility's closure. The officials expressed their discontent over the method of making significant decisions that affect essential public services without offering realistic alternatives that ensure patient safety and workers' rights.
The Need for a Participatory Approach in Healthcare Reform
In their statement, the office emphasized that any reform efforts would be futile without a participatory approach that includes health professionals in developing solutions. They reaffirmed their commitment to supporting all legitimate forms of mobilization aimed at defending the right to decent work and high-quality healthcare services. The current situation in the Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma region is not merely a temporary dysfunction; it reflects a troubling departure from the principles of health system reform, which, as they pointed out, have increasingly led to exclusion and marginalization of nursing professionals. This not only undermines their dignity but also compromises their professional and social stability.
Furthermore, the regional office expressed deep concern over the degradation of working conditions for healthcare workers in the aforementioned region, which has coincided with the rollout of territorial health groups. This rollout has been accompanied by significant operational dysfunctions that threaten the historical rights and achievements of nursing professionals. The office is clear that without a genuine participatory approach, healthcare reform cannot deliver the equity and justice that all nurses deserve.
As reported by telquel.ma.
