This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
Heba Press-Tétouan
In an unfortunate and controversial incident, a patient in critical condition was expelled from Sania Ramel Hospital in the city of Tetouan by private security guards, ignoring his serious condition and the suffering of his poor family, who had had the trouble of traveling from Beni. Hassan goes to town in search of treatment.
The incident that occurred in the square adjacent to the hospital caused great discontent, especially since the patient was in urgent need of medical care, without his state of health and the financial situation of his family having been taken into account.
The patient’s family, in a state of shock and despair, turned to the Al Karama association to defend human rights. The association reacted quickly and contacted the hospital director, who personally intervened and ordered that the patient be returned to the hospital to receive the necessary care.
This incident raises many questions about the extent to which patients’ rights are respected and their dignity is protected within healthcare settings, particularly when it comes to critical cases requiring immediate intervention.
-Refusing to treat a patient in a dangerous situation is not only considered a violation of human values, but also constitutes a crime punishable by law and is considered an infringement of the citizen’s fundamental right to health care.
What happened raises the alarm about the state of the health sector and the need to strengthen monitoring of hospitals to ensure that such painful incidents, which put the lives of citizens at risk, do not occur. not reproduce.
Responsible authorities must intervene strictly to ensure rights are respected and ensure that hospitals remain a safe space to provide necessary care to all citizens, regardless of their social or economic status.
The health of citizens is a red line, and it is everyone’s responsibility to ensure compliance with this fundamental principle.
Morocco
