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Moroccan Medical Students End 11-Month Strike
Medical students in Morocco ended their 11-month strike after reaching a compromise with the government regarding their education reform.
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Ministry Of Higher EducationCemcFeml
Samira JadirHoudaifa Zarhouni
- What was the main concern of the striking students?
- The strike, the longest student strike in Moroccan history, was sparked by a government decision to shorten medical school by one year. Students feared inadequate training and a devaluation of their degrees.
- What is the current status of the strike and the students' plans?
- While the students didn't achieve their primary goal of maintaining a seven-year program, they agreed to the compromise. They will now focus on catching up on missed exams and resuming their studies. The compromise also includes increased support and expanded internships for the students.
- What prompted the 11-month strike by medical students in Morocco?
- Medical students in Morocco ended an 11-month strike after reaching an agreement with the Ministry of Higher Education. The agreement includes increased support for internships and more placement opportunities.
- What agreement was reached between the students and the government?
- The compromise allows students who started before 2023 to complete their seven-year program. Those who began in 2023 and 2024 will complete a six-year program. The government aims to address a critical shortage of doctors in the country.
- What was the government's rationale for shortening the medical program?
- The government's decision to shorten the program aimed to alleviate the severe shortage of doctors in Morocco (estimated at 47,000). The students' concerns centered on inadequate training and the potential impact on their international career prospects.