Head of Government chairs meeting on reform of Morocco’s national health system
Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch chaired on Tuesday in Rabat a steering committee meeting dedicated to the reform of Morocco’s national health system, focusing on monitoring the implementation of the various pillars of this strategic project. The reform is part of the High Royal Orientations aimed at establishing an efficient, sustainable and equitable healthcare system that guarantees fair access to quality services for all citizens.
According to a statement from the Head of Government’s office, Akhannouch recalled at the opening of the meeting the forward-looking Royal vision that places territorial health groups at the heart of the reform, as a key mechanism to ensure complementarity between different levels of care and to advance regionalization within the health system. He called for broad mobilization to accelerate the rollout of these structures, for which His Majesty King Mohammed VI has appointed five directors general.
The Head of Government also welcomed progress in the program to upgrade primary healthcare facilities, notably following the completion of the rehabilitation of 1,400 health centers and the launch of the second phase of the initiative. He emphasized the efforts being made to build a high-performing and fair healthcare system centered on the needs of citizens.
During the meeting, participants reviewed the progress of major structural projects, particularly the implementation of territorial health groups. A positive momentum was noted in the first pilot experience launched in the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region, marked by an increase in the number of patients treated, strengthened medical human resources and improved coordination between healthcare institutions.
The meeting also assessed hospital infrastructure projects. In this regard, it was decided to accelerate the completion of major hospital developments, with 15 facilities expected to be finalized in 2026 across the Kingdom, adding nearly 3,000 beds and strengthening healthcare capacity.
In parallel, the program to establish six university hospital centers is continuing, representing an investment of more than 20.6 billion dirhams for a capacity of around 3,807 beds. Mohammed VI University Hospital in Agadir was highlighted as an advanced model of a new-generation hospital equipped with the latest technologies.
In primary care, progress was also reported in the construction program for 1,600 new health centers, with a budget of nearly 7 billion dirhams. The first phase includes the completion of 500 centers in 2026, aimed at strengthening local healthcare services and promoting territorial equity, especially in rural and remote areas.
Regarding digital transformation, significant advances were recorded. Data readiness for the health card project has reached around 95 percent, while an integrated national digital platform bringing together public and private sector data has been developed. Its final phase is expected to be launched soon to improve governance and resource allocation within the healthcare system.
The shared medical record project and electronic care form were also discussed, with the technical phase completed and a gradual rollout scheduled for 2026. The system aims to improve continuity of care, coordination of treatment pathways and administrative simplification within a secure and integrated digital framework.
The meeting also reviewed progress on the urgent medical assistance system (SAMU), based on the regional model introduced in the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region, which is expected to be gradually expanded nationwide.
Finally, the “Chikaya Santé” digital platform has been modernized through the creation of an integrated national complaint management system, supported by a national call center and advanced digital tools for efficient monitoring of complaints. Progress was also made in the digitalization of the Moroccan Agency for Medicines and Health Products, notably through the launch of the first services of the unified digital portal, reinforcing transparency and administrative efficiency.
Editorial team/le7tv
