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Moroccan Medical Students End Historic Strike
Medical students in Morocco end an 11-month strike after reaching a compromise with the government regarding a shortened medical program.
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Ministry Of Higher EducationFemlCemc
Samira JadirHoudaifa Zarhouni
- What are the students' plans following the resolution of the strike?
- Following negotiations mediated by a representative of the king, nearly 58% of students voted to accept the compromise, ending the strike. Students will now focus on catching up on missed exams and coursework.
- What was the primary cause of 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 were the students' main concerns regarding the government's educational reform?
- The strike, the longest student strike in Moroccan history, was due to a government reform that shortened the medical program by one year. Students worried about inadequate training and the devaluation of their degrees.
- What was the outcome of the negotiations between the students and the Moroccan government?
- The students' main demand was to revert the program to its previous seven-year length. While this wasn't fully achieved, a compromise was reached, with the program remaining seven years for students who began before 2023.
- How significant is the shortage of doctors in Morocco, and what prompted the government's reform?
- The government shortened the medical program to address a severe shortage of doctors in Morocco, estimated to be around 47,000. The shorter program, however, caused further problems, due to student protests.