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Morocco’s Minister of Health and Social Protection, Amin Tahraoui, addressed Parliament on Monday to outline progress under the National Program to Reduce Territorial and Social Disparities in Rural Areas, a key initiative targeting healthcare access and quality in underserved regions.
Tahraoui’s presentation followed the recent GenZ212 youth movement demonstrations, in which young Moroccans called for fairer access to healthcare and education—issues also emphasized in King Mohammed VI’s latest Royal Speech, which urged faster action toward achieving social and territorial justice.
Between 2017 and 2023, the ministry approved 1,816 health-related projects through the National Committee for Rural and Mountain Area Development, with an investment of nearly 1.7 billion dirhams.
Progress has been substantial:
- 431 construction projects (around 79% of the total) have been completed, while 113 are still ongoing.
- 706 rehabilitation and renovation work—including facility expansions and reorganizations—have been finalized, and another 190 are underway.
- In terms of medical transport, 95% of the planned 876 vehicles have been delivered. This includes 648 ambulances, 198 mobile medical units, and 30 specialized vehicles, with 44 still pending acquisition.
Looking ahead, 24 new hospitals are currently under construction for 2025–2026, adding 2,273 beds nationwide. An additional 20 hospitals, providing 2,430 beds, are planned for 2027.
Tahraoui also highlighted major advances in university hospital centers (CHUs). The CHU of Laayoune, offering 500 beds, is nearing completion and expected to open by the end of the year. Further university hospitals in Rabat, Béni Mellal, Guelmim, and Errachidia are scheduled for completion by 2027, ensuring each region will benefit from advanced teaching and healthcare facilities.
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In parallel, the ministry has launched an urgent national program to modernize and upgrade 91 hospitals. This initiative aims to improve infrastructure, efficiency, and accessibility, bringing Morocco’s healthcare system closer to citizens and reinforcing the government’s commitment to equitable health development across the country.