Keywords: Health sector


Health employment program in Morocco connects training with jobs

A partnership-driven initiative in Morocco is addressing a persistent mismatch between job seekers’ skills and the evolving needs of the healthcare sector. The project, known as Promotion de l’emploi pour le secteur de la santé, or PEPS, aims to strengthen employability among young......

Health unions announce national mobilization starting December 9

Morocco’s national health union coordination has issued a strong warning after months of stalled negotiations with the Ministry of Health. In a statement released this week, the unions denounced what they describe as significant delays in implementing the commitments outlined in the agreement signed......

Health ministry refutes claims of favoritism in potassium chloride imports

Morocco’s Ministry of Health and Social Protection has categorically denied allegations raised in Parliament regarding favoritism or monopolies in the importation of potassium chloride (KCl), a critical medication used in intensive care, surgery, and anesthesia. During a parliamentary debate on......

Tensions rise in Morocco’s health sector as nationwide strikes loom

Protests within Morocco’s healthcare system are reaching a critical point, as the National Health Sector Collective has called for a series of nationwide strikes scheduled for January 29-30 and February 4-6, 2025. This escalation comes on the heels of recent demonstrations, including a national......

Quebec Government Abandons Plan to Recruit Moroccan Nurses

In a surprising turn of events, the Quebec government has decided to halt its controversial initiative to recruit nurses from Morocco, a move that was initially planned for October 2024. This decision comes amid growing concerns and criticism from various quarters, particularly regarding the potential......

Moroccan Health Workers Launch Five-Day Strike Amid Government Inaction

Healthcare professionals intensify efforts, holding the government accountable for the sector's decline. In a significant move, the National Coordination of Health Sector Unions has announced a nationwide strike starting today and extending through Friday. This action includes a pivotal sit-in scheduled......

Madagascar Paves the Path to Stronger Ties with Morocco

In a significant diplomatic move, the Republic of Madagascar has announced the forthcoming inauguration of its embassy in Rabat, Morocco. This milestone marks a deepening of bilateral relations and underscores a mutual commitment to enhanced cooperation between the two nations. Madagascar’s Minister......