Moroccan MP Najwa Koukouss, a member of the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) and president of its national council, has reported a new incident involving a private clinic. According to her testimony, the clinic demanded a payment of 10,000 dirhams (approximately $1,000) before agreeing to treat a baby. The incident has reignited public debate about the practices of private healthcare facilities in Morocco.
Koukouss shared her experience on social media, describing it as a 'new bad experience' with a private clinic. She did not name the specific clinic or provide the date of the incident, but her account has drawn widespread attention and criticism from citizens and activists. The MP has been a vocal critic of the healthcare system, particularly regarding access and costs.
The Moroccan healthcare system includes both public and private providers. While public hospitals are meant to offer free or low-cost care, they often face overcrowding and resource shortages, leading many to seek private clinics. However, reports of clinics demanding upfront payments, sometimes before emergency care, have sparked calls for stricter regulation.
As of July 2026, no official response has been reported from the Ministry of Health or the relevant clinic. The incident adds to ongoing discussions about healthcare reform in Morocco, including proposals to improve oversight of private medical facilities and ensure that emergency care is not denied due to inability to pay.
