The Moroccan Ministry of Health has announced the suspension of individuals implicated in the fatalities reported at the public hospital in Agadir, forwarding the case to the public prosecutor’s office.
In a new development regarding multiple deaths in the maternity ward of Hassan II Regional Hospital in Agadir, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection announced on Monday, October 6, the completion of administrative investigations conducted by its General Inspectorate. The ministry has referred the related report to the competent public prosecutor. Additionally, it has decided to provisionally suspend the individuals involved pending the conclusion of ongoing judicial and administrative investigations.
This announcement follows weeks of controversy sparked by the reported deaths of approximately 6 to 8 pregnant women in the hospital’s maternity ward within less than a month. This situation led to local outrage and a protest outside the hospital on September 14, attended by hundreds of residents demanding improvements in health services and a clarification of the causes behind these deaths.
On September 17, Health Minister Ameen Telhaoui announced the dismissal of several hospital officials, promising to upgrade medical equipment and provide additional staff to enhance care.
In its official statement today, the ministry affirmed its close monitoring of the case to ensure transparency in the process and protect the rights of all parties involved. It added that it is continuously working to improve the quality of healthcare in various public hospitals as part of a comprehensive reform of the national healthcare system. The public will be informed of further details in due course, according to the statement.
These fatalities have raised widespread concerns about the condition of medical facilities at the regional hospital, described by some activists as a “death hospital,” citing equipment shortages and delayed medical responses as potential causes.
Today’s measures represent an additional step toward transparency amid growing public and media pressure on health authorities.
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