Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch has reaffirmed that the comprehensive overhaul of the national health system is not merely a sectoral reform but a strategic pillar in the country’s broader socioeconomic transformation.
Speaking during a plenary session at the House of Representatives on Monday, Akhannouch described the health sector as a foundational element of Morocco’s long-term national vision.
The session specifically addressed the current state of the national health system, examining recent developments and ambitious future goals. According to the Prime Minister, the government’s current approach signifies a clear political commitment to initiating fundamental structural change in how healthcare functions across the country. He clarified that this reform transcends superficial adjustments, aiming instead to rebuild the entire system through decisive legislative, administrative, and financial actions.
At the core of this monumental effort is a framework law that now underpins Morocco’s health policy. This law delineates four primary areas of focus, improving governance through a strengthened regional structure, developing and supporting human resources within the health sector, expanding and modernizing medical services, and integrating digital technologies throughout the sector.
The scale of this reform is also evident in its financial backing. Since 2021, public health spending has seen a significant increase, rising from 19.7 billion dirhams ($1.9 billion) to a projected 32.6 billion dirhams ($3.2 billion) in 2025. This represents an increase of over 65 percent under the current government’s tenure.
One of the most notable achievements to date is the dramatic expansion of medical coverage. What was previously limited to employees and civil servants has now been extended to the entire population. The government considers this shift essential for ensuring equitable access to healthcare and a pivotal moment in the delivery of public services. Health security has emerged as a strategic tool to support the broader project of universal coverage, aligning with royal directives.
The government has intricately linked this objective to its wider national development plans, viewing health not as an isolated component but as a central and integrated element of Morocco’s social and economic future. The ambition of this reform lies in its comprehensive scope and transformative direction, aiming to fundamentally change how healthcare is delivered, governed, and how citizens engage with the system.
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