Images and videos showing two donkeys inside the courtyard of a rural health center in Oulmes, in the Khemisset province, have triggered widespread outrage on Moroccan social media platforms, prompting demands for accountability and official intervention.
Activists described the incident as a “disgrace” to public healthcare and a “gross violation” of hygiene standards expected in medical facilities. Many called on the Ministry of Health and Social Protection to open an immediate investigation and to identify those responsible for allowing the animals into the facility.
Comments circulating online reflected public frustration over what they see as a lack of oversight and a decline in trust in rural healthcare services. The Oulmes health center serves thousands of residents in a largely rural area, adding pressure on regional and local health authorities to respond swiftly.
In response to the public outcry, the Khemisset Provincial Health and Social Protection Delegation issued an official statement, obtained by , condemning the incident as a serious and unacceptable breach of safety, security, and hygiene protocols in public health institutions.
According to the statement, local authorities intervened immediately to remove the animals and sanitize the facility. The delegation emphasized its commitment to maintaining high standards of public service and pledged to take all necessary administrative and legal measures should any professional misconduct or negligence be confirmed.
The statement also revealed that a formal complaint has been filed with judicial authorities against anyone found to have deliberately defamed the institution or its staff via social media. The delegation made clear that it would not tolerate any actions that compromise the dignity of healthcare workers or the safety of the facilities.
Additionally, officials announced a full review of the center’s security procedures to prevent similar incidents in the future. The Ministry of Health has not yet issued a national statement, but the local delegation’s strong response signals an effort to restore public confidence in the rural health system.
The bizarre incident, which rapidly went viral, underscores the ongoing challenges facing Morocco’s healthcare infrastructure, particularly in rural regions where resources and oversight remain limited.
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