Larache private clinic closed by Moroccan Ministry of Health

The Moroccan Ministry of Health and Social Protection has ordered the temporary closure of a private clinic in Larache following investigations into medical negligence and persistent operational failures.

The decision follows an incident in July where a 14-month-old infant in critical condition was reportedly refused emergency care by two private clinics in the city. The family was forced to seek assistance at the Lalla Meriem Regional Hospital after being told that no specialist was available to examine the child.

Inspection committees from both regional and central health services identified multiple violations, including improper handling of emergency cases and deficiencies in medical equipment and working conditions. Although the clinic was previously given a grace period to rectify these issues, subsequent inspections revealed that the required corrective measures had not been implemented. Minister of Health Amine Tahraoui signed the closure order after the General Inspectorate reported that the facility failed to respond to previous warnings and directives.