فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Date: June 3, 2024
Location: Fes
In a significant development, the regional coordination of health unions in Fes, under the patronage of His Majesty the King, expressed strong condemnation of the deteriorating conditions within the health sector. This statement calls for immediate actions to address the systemic issues that have plagued the sector, reflecting the concerns of health professionals across the region.
Key Demands and Points Raised:
- Implementation of Agreements: The unions demand the enforcement of the previously agreed national health program, emphasizing the urgent need to address the grievances of healthcare workers. This includes the pressing demand for a special program to compensate all health sector employees and public officials for their hazardous working conditions.
- Regulation and Contractual Rights: They call for the fulfillment of contractual rights and incentives for medical professionals, particularly those working in remote areas, and stress the importance of safeguarding their legal and financial rights.
- Review of Deductions: The statement criticizes unjust deductions from healthcare professionals’ salaries, calling for a thorough review of these deductions for the year 2023, as well as those from previous years, ensuring fair treatment and rectification of any discrepancies.
- Equitable Treatment: The unions highlight the need for equitable treatment of healthcare workers within the legal framework, ensuring no discriminatory practices in their professional evaluations or treatment.
- National Healthcare Framework: The statement emphasizes the importance of a cohesive national framework to enhance healthcare services, urging the government to commit to reforms that will improve the sector’s efficiency and sustainability.
- Regional Hospital Services: There is a call for urgent intervention to address the critical situation in regional hospitals, particularly regarding maternal and child health services, and the acute need for specialized medical professionals in gynecology and obstetrics.
- University Health Centers: The unions point to the dire need for improvements in university health centers, advocating for better facilities and services for students.
Protest Actions:
In response to these ongoing issues, the health unions have announced a series of protests:
- June 6, 2024: A protest will be held at the regional center of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) in Fes at 12:00 PM, followed by a march towards the regional health and social protection headquarters.
- June 13, 2024: A regional protest in Fes, beginning from Place Florence to the regional headquarters.
- Continued Actions: The unions warn of ongoing protests and strikes if their demands are not met, calling for solidarity among healthcare workers.
Conclusion:
The coordination of health unions in the Fes region underscores the urgency of addressing these deep-rooted issues in the healthcare sector. They call on the government and relevant authorities to take immediate and meaningful actions to improve the conditions for healthcare professionals, ensuring better services for the public. The unions reaffirm their commitment to defending the rights of health workers and enhancing the quality of healthcare in Morocco.
