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"First you pay, then you get the death papers"

Nada Heddane
Nada Heddane

"First you pay, then you get the death papers"

What happens when unpaid hospital bills hold back more than just treatment? How does one obtain a death certificate in Morocco?

This article is part of the series Unveiling barriers: Migrants' struggles with healthcare and burial:

  1. "First you pay, then you get the death papers"
  2. "At the Christian cemetery, you have to pay for a place"
  3. Dying, as opposed to living in shame

Discover how a family’s grief is heightened by financial struggles, as crucial documents like death certificates are blocked until debts are cleared. Watch the video below to learn more about the complexities migrants face when navigating the Moroccan healthcare system in life and in death.