ROYAUME DU MAROC

Ministère de la Santéالمغربيةالمملكة

وزارة الصحةDIRECTION DE L’EPIDEMIOLOGIE

ET DE LUTTE CONTRE LES MALADIES

مديرية علم الأوبئة

الأمراضومحاربة

Morocco’s experience on OSH

during the Covid – 19

Webinar SESRIC – OSHNET

12 August 2020

Dr Ahmed SABIRIHead of Workers Health Service

Status of Covid – 19 in Morocco

Coronavirus Cases : 35195

Deaths : 533

Recovered : 25385

Active case : 9392

Case fatality rate : 1,49 %

Recovery rate : 70,2 %

Status of Covid – 19 in Morocco

Evolution of daily new cases (09/08/2020)

Since January, the OSH department is consulted by

National Center for Public Health Emergency Operations

during Covid-19 pandemic

A series of measures intended for the protection of health

professionals have been taken.

Procedures to be followed in the workplace in order to

prevent the spread of the virus and thus protect workers

from Covid-19.

OSH - Protection measures by MOH

Workers Health Service

activities for Health

Workers under covid-19

The Ministry of Health held to inform all HW about :

– the pandemic

– its evolution

– the risks related to exposure to the virus

– the necessary protective equipment

Many sessions was organized in a regional level for HW in Covid

circuits

Acquisition and distribution of PPE to all HW especially for those

assigned to Covid circuits

Several communication supports (capsules, pptx presentations,

posters, etc.) have been developed to ensure this action.

Protection measures for HW - MOH

Health and safety measures relating to Covid-19 risk

prevention in the administrative structures of the MOH

Protection measures for HW - MOH

– The health and safety measures

• General hygiene rules

• Procedure for keeping workplaces safe

• Ventilation of offices and workspaces

• Rules about meetings

– The work organization measures

• Turn over

• Teleworking

• Videoconferences

Protection measures for HW - MOH

Health and safety measures relating to Covid-19 risk

prevention in the administrative structures of the MOH

Measures to monitor and protect Workers Health against

the risk exposure of Covid-19

Protection measures for HW - MOH

Measures to monitor and protect Workers Health against

the risk exposure of Covid-19

Protection measures for HW - MOH

– Covid-19 risk information and training

– Specific protection measures

• Respect of medical cloths and wearing PPE

• Rules of incapacity for work into the Covid circuits

• Protocol of medical surveillance for HW who are caring

patients with Covid-19

– Alert, information and medical monitoring activities

– By OSH Unit and/or Nosocomial Infections Control committee

– Monitoring Checklists

National Center for Public Health Emergency Operations

– Attached to the Epidemiology and Control Diseases

– Center team and concerned department staff (as Workers Health

Service)

Mental Health Service

– Short clip video for Psychological support for HW

Other Departments within MOH :

– Hospitals Directorate (managing Covid Circuits)

– Communication Department (educational materials)

– Regional Directorates …

Coordination and collaboration

Many communication tools are developped for HW about

PPE use, mental support, hygienic mesures, etc.

Tools developed for HW

PPE use

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7J2WDTijEs&feature=youtu.be

Mental support

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twIbwnFBvks

Hygienic mesures

Posters, Roll Up, pptx presentations etc.

Workers Health Service

activities for other working

populations under covid-19

Development of preventive

measures against Covid-19 in

the workplace

Document distributed by

ministerial letter to MOL and

Partners

Prevention in the workplace

Participation in overseeing

the implementation of

preventive measures in

industrial units

Developed checklist model,

missions, technical advice to

Industrial sectors, etc.

Prevention in the workplace

Participation in the organization and

animation of the activities relating to the

celebration of World Day for Safety and

Health at Work

Prevention in the workplace

Participation in

Communication and

Awareness

Activities on the

risks associated

with Covid-19 and

Protective

measures at work

(official media and

social networks)

Prevention in the workplace

the place of the MOH to guide occupational health

interventions in emergency situations

The Need to establish a structured prevention program

for health professionals

The importance of integrating Occupational Health into

primary health care to reach all working populations

Need for more coordination and collaboration with the

all stakeholders in OSH including the concerned

ministries

Lessons learnt during Covid – 19

ROYAUME DU MAROC

Ministère de la Santéالمغربيةالمملكة

وزارة الصحةDIRECTION DE L’EPIDEMIOLOGIE

ET DE LUTTE CONTRE LES MALADIES

مديرية علم الأوبئة

الأمراضومحاربة

شكرا لكم على انتباهكمthank you for your

attention

Dr Ahmed SABIRIHead of Workers Health Service