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Mohammed Benalilou, the Kingdom’s mediator, held a meeting with representatives of students of the faculties of medicine and pharmacy, coinciding with their boycott of the first semester’s remedial exams, with a percentage of 95 percent.
According to a source from the National Committee for Medical and Pharmacy Students, the Kingdom’s mediator for students confirmed his intention to mediate between the students boycotting studies and exams and the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation.
The same source explained that the proceedings of this meeting focused on explaining ways to hold a meeting between the students and the ministry in the coming days, while taking into account ensuring the achievement of the principles of fairness, in order to reach a solution to this issue.
The students’ meeting with the Kingdom’s mediator coincided with the implementation of the decision to boycott the first day of the first semester’s remedial exams, last Thursday, amid great fear that the academic year was heading towards failure.
Prior to the mediator’s meeting, the National Committee for Medical and Pharmacy Students issued an appeal in which it placed the responsibility for the students’ fate back on the government, considering them to be “victims of the lack of seriousness of officials who are pushing us towards a blank year without caring about our future.”
The committee pointed out that the students, totaling 25,000, “have been on strike since December 2023 for their most basic rights, which is the right to quality education that meets their aspirations and the aspirations of the Moroccan citizen,” announcing their rejection of “patchwork solutions that would produce cadres, without respecting the standards of quality and efficiency.”
This new mediation comes at a time when medical and pharmacy students are preparing to hold a protest, today, Saturday, September 7, 2024, at five o’clock in the afternoon, in front of the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy in Casablanca, and this is “in the midst of the struggle series that medical and pharmacy students are waging.”
According to what the Casablanca Medical Students Council reported in a post, this protest comes “in objection to the approach of the two relevant ministries (the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation, and the Ministry of Health and Social Protection) of turning a deaf ear and not interacting with the students’ boycott of the remedial session for the second semester in July.”
The protesting students stressed their “adherence to their demands and their refusal to be a victim of incomplete reform,” emphasizing that they are “open to dialogue to find a serious solution that guarantees students their dignity and rights (…) especially in light of the reform of the health system, of which the doctors and pharmacists of tomorrow are the mainstay.”
It is worth noting that the mediator’s entry into this crisis has received positive feedback from various quarters, especially since it concerns an independent and specialized national institution whose mission is to defend rights within the framework of relations between the administration and users, and to contribute to consolidating the rule of law and spreading the principles of justice and fairness, as stipulated in Article 162 of the Constitution.
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2024-09-10 11:37:52
What are the main reasons behind the protests and strikes by Moroccan medical students?
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Moroccan Medical Students’ Protests and Strikes: A Fight for Quality Education
In Morocco, medical and pharmacy students have been protesting and striking for several months, demanding improvements in their education and training conditions. The students, who have been on strike since December 2023, are frustrated with the government’s decisions and lack of action to address their concerns.
Reasons for the Protest
The main reasons for the protest are the government’s decisions to shorten medical education by one year and the poor conditions of medical training [[1]]. The students believe that these decisions will lead to a decrease in the quality of education and will produce cadres without respecting the standards of quality and efficiency [[2]].
Boycott of Remedial Exams
As a result, the students have been boycotting remedial exams, with a percentage of 95 percent participating in the boycott [[3]]. This has led to fears that the academic year may fail.
Meeting with the Kingdom’s Mediator
In an effort to resolve the issue, the Kingdom’s mediator, Mohammed Benalilou, held a meeting with representatives of the students of the faculties of medicine and pharmacy. The mediator confirmed his intention to mediate between the students and the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation [[3]].
Protest in Casablanca
On September 7, 2024, medical and pharmacy students held a protest in front of the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy in Casablanca, rejecting the government’s approach to turning a deaf ear to their demands and refusing to interact with their boycott of the remedial session for the second semester in July [[3]].
Parents’ Support
Parents of Moroccan medical students have also been holding protests in Rabat, demanding better training conditions for their children. The parents are concerned about the impact of the government’s decisions on the future of their children [[2]].
Activists’ Plan to Protest
Activists plan to protest outside the Court of First Instance in Rabat on September 9, 2024, which may lead to increased security and localized transport disruptions [[3]].
Conclusion
The protest and strike by Moroccan medical and pharmacy students are a testament to their determination to fight for quality education and better training conditions. The government must take their demands seriously and work towards finding a solution that guarantees the students’ dignity and rights. Only through dialogue and cooperation can a serious solution be found to address the concerns of the students and ensure a better future for Morocco’s healthcare system.
What are the key demands of Moroccan medical students during their ongoing protests and strikes?
Moroccan Medical Students’ Protests and Strikes: A Fight for Quality Education
In Morocco, medical and pharmacy students have been protesting and striking for several months, demanding improvements in their education and training conditions. The students, who have been on strike since December 2023, are frustrated with the government’s decisions and lack of action to address their concerns.
Reasons for the Protest
The main reasons for the protest are the government’s decisions to shorten medical education by one year and the poor conditions of medical training [[1]]. The students believe that these decisions will lead to a decrease in the quality of education and will produce cadres without respecting the standards of quality and efficiency [[2]].
Boycott of Remedial Exams
As a result, the students have been boycotting remedial exams, with a percentage of 95 percent participating in the boycott [[3]]. This has led to fears that the academic year may fail.
Meeting with the Kingdom’s Mediator
In an effort to resolve the issue, the Kingdom’s mediator, Mohammed Benalilou, held a meeting with representatives of the students of the faculties of medicine and pharmacy. The mediator confirmed his intention to mediate between the students and the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation [[3]]
