Health Ministry engages with midwives' union to address professional concerns

Health Minister Professor Mohamed Seddik Aït Messaoudène met with a delegation from the National Autonomous Union of Public Health Midwives, led by Safia Kherachi. Discussions focused on key professional issues, including the specific status, compensation schemes, automatic promotion, and continuous training. The Minister highlighted the essential role of midwives in maternal and child health, emphasizing the need for equitable staffing across all regions, including the South. He also encouraged the adoption of digital platforms for pregnancy monitoring. The union representatives detailed various social and professional grievances, expressing their readiness to support the Ministry's development goals. The Minister committed to ongoing dialogue to find appropriate solutions within legal frameworks to improve the stability and status of health personnel.