HIBAPRESS – A. Mahyaoui
Idriss Rubio, Governor of the Province of Sidi Slimane, chaired a broad meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, dedicated to assessing the state of the health sector in the province, identifying the most significant challenges that continue to affect the quality of health services, and discussing ways to accelerate hospital projects and strengthen the health offer to meet the growing needs of the population.
The meeting was attended by Ibrahim Lakhhl, Director General of the Territorial Health Group for the Rabat-Salé-Kenitra region, along with a number of officials and representatives of the relevant departments and institutions. The meeting provided an opportunity for direct discussion about the reality of the health system in the province, whether in terms of human resources, equipment, health infrastructure, or services provided to beneficiaries.
The participants discussed a number of points related to the shortage of certain medical and paramedical specialties, and the need to increase the presence of doctors, nurses, and specialized staff, which would allow for improved patient care and reduce the referral of several cases to hospitals outside the province.
The current provincial hospital also received special attention during the meeting. The necessity of supporting it with essential medical equipment was emphasized, especially in the field of radiology and medical analysis, in addition to addressing the recurring breakdowns that affect some basic equipment, the continuation of which could impact the normal functioning of health services.
Conversely, it was emphasized that addressing the current imbalances cannot be limited to circumstantial interventions but requires accelerating programmed hospital projects, foremost among them the new provincial hospital project for Sidi Slimane, which is in the project launch phase, as it is one of the projects expected to bring about a qualitative leap in the health offer in the province.
The local hospital project in Sidi Yahya El Gharb was also a central focus of the discussion, given that its work progress has reached about 70 percent. The need to accelerate the remaining work was stressed so that this health facility can become operational as soon as possible and contribute to alleviating the pressure on existing health institutions and bringing services closer to the population of the region.
Regarding the health situation in Sidi Yahya El Gharb, a number of points related to the emergency department at the current health center were raised. The need to address the registered imbalances was emphasized, as well as the provision of an ambulance to enhance the facility's capacity to respond to emergency cases.
In a related context, the role played by the National Initiative for Human Development in supporting the health sector in the province was highlighted, through its contribution to the implementation and equipping of a number of health projects and facilities. However, the extent of the needs raised, as discussed during the meeting, necessitates continued efforts and directing interventions towards the most urgent priorities.
The meeting was not limited to the theoretical aspect, as the discussion moved to the field with a visit by the Director General of the Territorial Health Group for the Rabat-Salé-Kenitra region, accompanied by a number of officials and participants, to the current provincial hospital. They were able to closely observe the working conditions and the status of some of its facilities and equipment.
This meeting reflects a move from diagnosing shortcomings to seeking practical and implementable solutions, especially regarding strengthening human resources, providing equipment, accelerating hospital projects, and improving coordination among the various stakeholders.
The main challenge facing officials is to translate the outcomes of this meeting into concrete actions on the ground, ensuring the improvement of patient reception conditions, the enhancement of health service quality, and restoring the confidence of the population of Sidi Slimane province in their health system.
