International Nurses Day: conference dedicated to training the health professionals of tomorrow

On the occasion of International Nurses Day, celebrated on May 12, the University organized a conference under the theme: “Training the health professionals of tomorrow: pillars of a resilient Moroccan health system”, led by Pr. El Hossein El Ouardi, former Minister of Health, psychiatrist and a leading figure in health policy in Morocco.

This meeting was a key moment for reflection on the issues related to the future of the Moroccan health system and the fundamental role of health professionals, notably nursing staff, in strengthening a more effective, humane and resilient health model.

In front of an audience made up of teachers, health professionals, researchers and students, Pr. El Ouardi emphasized the strategic importance of training in supporting the profound changes currently affecting the health sector. He notably stressed the need to adapt educational pathways to new health, technological and societal challenges, while further valuing care and support professions.

The discussions covered several major themes, including pedagogical innovation, the integration of new technologies in medical and paramedical training, the strengthening of interdisciplinary skills, as well as the importance of research and institutional cooperation in the development of health systems.

This conference also highlighted the essential role of nurses in care structures and in the quality of patient care, recalling their decisive contribution to the resilience of health systems, particularly in the face of contemporary challenges.

Through this initiative organized for this international day, the University reaffirms its commitment to excellence in training and to promoting health professions, in service of an innovative, inclusive and forward-looking Moroccan health system.