Algerian Minister of Labor, Employment, and Social Security Mohamed Hattab visited Jijel on September 19, 2026, to assess the needs of populations affected by recent wildfires. In line with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's directives, Hattab emphasized the government's commitment to providing support to those affected. He highlighted the importance of ensuring access to social and health services, with a focus on proximity and responsiveness to concerns expressed on the ground.
During his working visit, Hattab stated that support for those affected by the wildfires would not be limited to immediate response but would involve ongoing accompaniment to guarantee access to various rights and services. He stressed that his ministry's services would remain mobilized to monitor the situation of affected individuals and facilitate access to social and health services. Hattab also mentioned measures to strengthen the presence of social security services in affected areas.
To address the needs of wildfire victims, Hattab's ministry has deployed mobile teams to reach out to citizens directly. These teams enable the collection of requests, orientation towards competent structures, and provision of services. A green line has also been set up to facilitate reporting of concerns and their treatment. Hattab emphasized that this approach aims to maintain public services close to citizens when circumstances require rapid intervention.
Hattab instructed local structures to ensure regular monitoring of files and respond to requests within the shortest delays. He stressed the importance of proximity in addressing the specific difficulties faced by affected families and avoiding additional administrative burdens. The approach involves continuous monitoring of files and coordination between different sector structures to enable concerned individuals to benefit from their rights and services promptly.
The minister advocated for a new intervention approach focused on proximity and listening. This approach involves shifting from managing files to providing public services close to citizens, identifying their concerns, and intervening upstream to address them. Hattab highlighted the role of mobile teams in bringing services closer to citizens and limiting necessary displacements.
Hattab emphasized the responsibility of local structures in monitoring reported situations, ensuring that institutional presence is not limited to punctual intervention but continues until concerns are resolved. He affirmed that sector services' presence on the ground, particularly in affected areas, would be maintained until all recorded concerns are addressed. This continuity aims to maintain a link with concerned populations and adapt services to evolving needs.
The visit allowed Hattab to review the implementation of measures decided in favor of affected individuals and assess the functioning of sector structures in concerned areas. The minister reiterated the state's commitment to continuing social accompaniment for affected populations, ensuring that public institutions remain by their side during this period.
Key points
- Algerian Minister Mohamed Hattab ensures ongoing support for wildfire victims in Jijel.
- The government maintains its devices to provide social and health services to affected populations.
- Mobile teams are deployed to bring services closer to citizens and address their concerns.
