Protecting Students from Measles: Balancing Public Health and Inclusion in Morocco
The Civil Council for Combating All Forms of Discrimination has called upon Morocco’s Ministries of Health and Social Protection, and National Education, Preschool, and Sports to take urgent action. Their goal? To shield students from the potential stigma and discrimination arising from school exclusions during measles outbreaks. This call highlights the delicate balance between protecting public health and ensuring every child’s right to an inclusive education.
The Council acknowledges the government’s efforts, including a joint ministerial memorandum outlining preventative measures against infectious diseases in schools. This memorandum emphasizes school exclusion as a key tool to curb measles transmission and promote recovery. However, the Council expresses concern about the potential negative impacts of exclusion, particularly on children’s rights. This concern is not unfounded. School exclusion, while sometimes necessary, can lead to feelings of isolation, anxiety, and
