HIBAPRESS – Mohamed Zerouih
The shortage of radiologists at Al-Hassani Hospital in Nador has raised concerns among a number of activists and civil society actors, who have warned of the repercussions of this situation on the quality of health services provided to patients, especially those who cannot afford treatment in private clinics.
These criticisms come at a time when the hospital's radiology department previously had three doctors, before its situation changed due to the transfer of some of them, whether within the framework of the transfer movement or outside it, which has resulted in a shortage in this vital medical specialty.
According to a medical source from within the hospital institution, the department had previously informed the hospital administration about the shortage of radiologists. Meanwhile, the measures taken to cover Nador's needs have not attracted a specialized doctor in this field.
The same source clarified that the opening of two centers for appointments in Nador by the responsible ministry has not resulted in any doctor joining the radiology specialty at Al-Hassani Hospital, leaving the administration facing the challenge of ensuring the continuity of service in light of the limited human resources available.
This situation reasserts the need for permanent solutions to strengthen the medical staff at Al-Hassani Hospital, instead of relying on temporary measures. Demands are now directed towards the Ministry of Health and Social Protection to intervene and provide specialized doctors to ensure that patients, especially those with limited income, have access to radiology services under suitable conditions.
