This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
Heba Press
In execution of the high instructions of King Mohammed VI, aimed at providing the necessary care to the inhabitants of areas affected by cold waves, and with the aim of ensuring the continuity of health services and bringing them closer to the inhabitants of the areas. affected by cold waves, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection is launching the “Care 2024-2025” process during the period extending from November 15, 2024 to March 30, 2025.
This operation targets mountainous and remote areas across 31 provinces, divided into 8 regions. The file concerns 4 provinces across the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region, namely Chefchaouen, Zane, Larache and Al Hoceima. to 7 provinces at the level of the eastern region, and the question concerns the regions; Figig, Taourirt, Driouch, Jerada, Guercif, Oujda and Berkane.
This operation also targets the inhabitants of the provinces of Beni Mellal, Azilal-Khenifra in the Beni Mellal-Khénifra region, in addition to the inhabitants of the provinces of Midelt, Ouarzazate, Tinghir, Zagora, Errachidia, in the Draa-Tafilalet region.
In the Fez-Meknes region, residents of the provinces of Boulemane, Sefrou, Ifrane, Taza, Taounate and El Hajib will benefit from the services of this operation, in addition to residents of the provinces of Taroudant and Chtouka Ait. Baha, and Tata, at the level of the Souss-Massa region, as well as the inhabitants of the provinces of Al Haouz and Chichaoua in the Marrakech-Safi region and the inhabitants of the Khemisset province at the level of Rabat-Salé-. Kenitra region.
This process aims to ensure a response adapted to the needs of residents of areas affected by cold waves and isolated areas of rural areas, by providing health services to local residents, including in particular basic health services in addition to health services. prevention and awareness. provided at the health center level.
This operation also aims to intensify the activities of mobile medical units in population gathering points in areas threatened by the cold snap, while ensuring the treatment of cases of diseases detected through specialized mini-medical campaigns. and referral hospitals, as well as ensuring the management of urgent cases. .
The 2024-2025 care process aims to achieve the procedural objectives represented by guaranteeing the availability of human resources, equipment, medicines and health products in 591 health centers, in addition to carrying out 3,552 visits to the field mobile medical units in isolated regions and population gathering points. in addition to organizing 196 miniature and specialized medical convoys to provide healthcare to targeted patients.
This process also aims to establish a coordination system between mobile medical units and primary health care centers, as well as between specialized mini medical campaigns, specialized medical convoys and the regional emergency system, as well as to identify referral treatment institutions and develop a referral system. and cross-reference system at the level of targeted regions (local hospitals, regional hospital centers, regional hospital centers); And establish coordination mechanisms with partners at the health center level concerned.
In order to ensure that the objectives of this operation are achieved, significant human and logistical resources have been allocated to the actors. To this end, health professionals were mobilized, notably doctors, pharmacists, nurses, administrators and technicians, working in primary schools. health establishments in rural areas of the targeted regions, as well as hospital staff within medical convoys.
Medical and biomedical equipment and supplies have been allocated, consisting of mobile ultrasound machines, medical analysis laboratories, dental chairs, visual acuity measuring devices and other equipment according to programming.
Means of transport were also mobilized, including 52 mobile trucks and 164 mobile health units in the regions concerned, in addition to the allocation of 324 ambulances, as well as the provision of a sufficient and diversified stock of medicines. , health products and basic necessities. to ensure the smooth running of the operation, including shelter, food, fuel and maintenance of mobile units.
It should be noted that the Ministry of Health and Social Protection relies on the involvement of all stakeholders and partners in order to contribute to the activation and success of this process, and in particular on the vital and effectively played by local authorities, led by governors and workers, as well as by professional health organizations, elected officials, the private sector, associations and civil society organizations working in the field of health.
