Protests at Mohammed V Hospital: A Call for Justice
On the morning of April 16, 2026, a significant protest took place at Mohammed V Regional Hospital in Meknes, organized by healthcare workers in response to an alarming incident involving an assault on a hospital administrator. The attack was reportedly carried out by a driver of a private ambulance while the administrator was performing his professional duties. This protest was mobilized by several health unions that have previously expressed their strong disapproval of such acts of violence against healthcare professionals, deeming them as attacks on the dignity of workers and detrimental to the normal operations of healthcare facilities.
Details of the Incident and Calls for Action
According to a statement released by the union bodies, the assault involved a driver from the regional health authority of Meknes and the hospital's administrator, who was targeted by the private ambulance driver and his son, noted to have a criminal background. In light of this troubling event, protesters raised their voices, demanding an immediate investigation into the incident and accountability for those responsible. They also called for enhanced legal and security protections for healthcare professionals while they perform their duties, especially in light of the increasing frequency of assaults within healthcare institutions. The organizing unions emphasized that this protest was a necessary step to uphold the dignity of healthcare workers and to highlight the serious consequences of such violent actions, urging relevant authorities to implement stringent measures to ensure the safety of healthcare staff and improve their working conditions.
As reported by meknespress.com.
