The Moroccan government has reiterated that its comprehensive health reform represents the best response to the structural challenges facing the sector and pledged to accelerate its implementation.
Speaking Wednesday before the Social Sectors Committee of the House of Representatives, Health and Social Protection Minister Amine Tehraoui recalled that the reform agenda was launched at the start of the current government’s mandate. The initiative is part of a long-term strategy aimed at ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare for all citizens while addressing the demands of a youth increasingly vocal about social services.
Minister Tehraoui noted that the sector suffers from chronic, cumulative issues stemming from decades of underinvestment and structural shortcomings, including medical staff shortages, weak hospital infrastructure, and persistent regional disparities in access to care. These challenges have fueled growing social discontent and intensified pressure on the government.
Highlighting the urgency of the reform, Tehraoui stressed that it enjoys broad political consensus, with all parliamentary parties recognizing the need to modernise the healthcare system and correct its structural flaws. He emphasised that the reform is not a reaction to recent protests but part of the government’s early mandate commitments to strengthen the foundations of a social state.
The plan includes improved governance of healthcare institutions, enhanced human resources, and the modernisation of medical equipment and hospital infrastructure. The government affirmed its determination to accelerate the reform process, aiming to build a more resilient healthcare system capable of meeting the needs of a growing population and preparing Morocco for future health challenges.
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