Minister of Health Mohamed Seghir Aït Mesdouan issued a formal memorandum (No. 2) on October 27, establishing strict regulations for transferring patients between hospitals. The directive mandates wilaya health directors to organize periodic meetings and appoint permanent liaisons in every facility to ensure effective coordination. The Minister emphasized that the lack of beds in a specific department is not a valid justification for refusing a patient if the facility's total capacity allows for their care. The new protocol requires prior approval from the receiving institution and medical justification for all transfers. Furthermore, university hospital centers are urged to utilize their specialized resources and expertise to support the management of complex medical cases referred from various regions.