Rabat - The Association of Medical Interns at the University Hospital of Rabat-Sale has issued a statement announcing a “warning strike” lasting until October 1 in response to the recent arrest of four medical interns during a peaceful protest at Ibn Sina University Hospital in Rabat.
The strike will exclude emergency and intensive care services.
The association expressed shock and described the incident as a “dangerous precedent” that undermines the dignity and contributions of medical interns to the country’s health services.
In response to the arrests, the association has vowed to support the detained interns by hiring a lawyer to represent them and engage with relevant authorities.
“We are fully prepared to escalate our actions if the charges against these interns are not dropped,” the statement added.
They emphasized the need for solidarity among medical interns, urging their peers to support their colleagues in a dignified manner.
The association also called for an immediate halt to all legal actions against the arrested interns, insisting that the situation is damaging to the integrity of the medical profession. They stressed the importance of addressing these violations to ensure the safety and respect of healthcare workers across the country.
“What is happening is an affront to the dignity of the medical intern and represents a denial of their contributions and dedication to serving the nation,” they concluded.
The medical interns were protesting against the recent police crackdown on medical students during peaceful demonstrations.
On Wednesday night, medical students staged a sit-in in Rabat to protest the government’s reduction of their training from seven years to six, which they argue compromises the quality of education.
The peaceful demonstration turned violent when police intervened, resulting in the arrest of dozens of students, according to converging reports. The unrest, part of a broader 10-month boycott, has drawn public support for the students’ demands for better educational quality and conditions.
Shocking videos showed security personnel violently pushing and manhandling protesting students.
The strike will exclude emergency and intensive care services.
The association expressed shock and described the incident as a “dangerous precedent” that undermines the dignity and contributions of medical interns to the country’s health services.
In response to the arrests, the association has vowed to support the detained interns by hiring a lawyer to represent them and engage with relevant authorities.
“We are fully prepared to escalate our actions if the charges against these interns are not dropped,” the statement added.
They emphasized the need for solidarity among medical interns, urging their peers to support their colleagues in a dignified manner.
The association also called for an immediate halt to all legal actions against the arrested interns, insisting that the situation is damaging to the integrity of the medical profession. They stressed the importance of addressing these violations to ensure the safety and respect of healthcare workers across the country.
“What is happening is an affront to the dignity of the medical intern and represents a denial of their contributions and dedication to serving the nation,” they concluded.
The medical interns were protesting against the recent police crackdown on medical students during peaceful demonstrations.
On Wednesday night, medical students staged a sit-in in Rabat to protest the government’s reduction of their training from seven years to six, which they argue compromises the quality of education.
The peaceful demonstration turned violent when police intervened, resulting in the arrest of dozens of students, according to converging reports. The unrest, part of a broader 10-month boycott, has drawn public support for the students’ demands for better educational quality and conditions.
Shocking videos showed security personnel violently pushing and manhandling protesting students.
