فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
In recent years, the city of Fes has witnessed a significant increase in cupping therapy clinics offering various services, ranging from “alternative medicine” to “prophetic medicine.” This trend has sparked ongoing debate between supporters who view it as part of Islamic therapeutic heritage, and critics who warn of the health risks associated with practicing it outside medical guidelines.
According to observations from reliable local sources, these clinics have spread noticeably across various neighborhoods of the city, from Bensouda and Zouagha to the city center and popular areas. Signs such as “Shariah Cupping,” “Healing with the Quran,” and “Blood Purification” are common, with the practices being conducted in modest shops, some located inside barber salons or small spaces that, according to local testimonies, lack basic health standards.
In this context, a community activist from the Ain Qados district stated, “There are people opening cupping therapy clinics without any accredited medical training, welcoming clients as if they were specialized doctors. Worse, some of them prescribe herbs or treatments that pose direct health risks.”
Many questions are raised, according to the same sources, regarding cleanliness standards in these clinics, sterilization methods for tools, and the disposal of the extracted blood, especially in the absence of effective health oversight. Furthermore, some practitioners combine cupping therapy with spiritual healing or “treatment for witchcraft,” which raises concerns about potential psychological and financial exploitation of clients.
A general practitioner, who preferred to remain anonymous, stated, “Cupping therapy can be beneficial if performed in a sterile environment by specialists. However, the reality today reveals chaotic practices that put citizens’ health at significant risk, including severe infections or even the transmission of diseases.”
Despite the growing number of these clinics, the same sources confirm that this sector currently lacks a clear legal framework, an approved set of regulations from the Ministry of Health, and a unified official registry for practitioners, leaving the door open for random practices.
Civil society organizations and medical professionals are calling for strict regulation of this activity, including the issuance of professional licenses that require basic medical training, and intensified monitoring of unauthorized clinics to protect public health and prevent what should be an alternative treatment from becoming a real health hazard.
Source: Fes News Media
