On the afternoon of 27 January 2026, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, along with Mr. Mohammed Seddik Aït Messaoudene, the Minister of Health, held a meeting at the Ministry of Health with members of the National Office of the National Union of Hospital-University Teacher-Researchers, presided by Professor Rachid Belhadj, in the presence of the central officials from both miniseries.  

During this meeting, the importance of improving collaboration and ongoing coordination between the ministers of Health and Higher Education and Scientific Research was emphasised to ensure the improvement of the national health system. The meeting also addressed the various professional and social demands of the hospital university teacher-researchers, particularly those regarding the compensation system and the improvement of working conditions.

In this regard, the two ministers reaffirmed their commitment to continuing to work and coordinate with social partners in order to meet their demands and serve the interests of patients and the healthcare system.

At the end of the meeting, the ministers emphasised that they would remain open to dialogue with the unions, within a collaborative approach based on consulting and listening.