The National Association of Private Clinics expressed strong surprise following a recent statement from Health Minister Amine Tahraoui, who announced the government would be ending investment subsidies for private healthcare facilities. In an official release, the association firmly denied that any of its member clinics had ever received public funding—whether for operational costs or the purchase of medical equipment.
Representing the majority of the country’s private medical institutions, the organization insisted its stance is grounded in the day-to-day realities of the sector. It has called on the Ministry of Health to clarify the legal basis for these so-called subsidies and is demanding full transparency. Specifically, the association is urging the government to release the legal texts that govern such financial support, as well as a complete list of recipients and the exact amounts allegedly distributed.
The association fears the minister’s comments could spark confusion and damage the reputation of the private healthcare sector by falsely portraying it as financially dependent on the state. Leaders within the organization emphasized that private clinics care for thousands of patients each year, maintaining high standards of quality and fostering trust between providers and the public. They argue that these clinics play a vital role in strengthening the national healthcare system, not as rivals to the public sector, but as essential partners working alongside it.
