Morocco-France : Strengthening cooperation in healthcare
This meeting comes as Morocco undertakes a major reform of its health system, spearheaded by King Mohammed VI. The objective is to ensure equitable access to care, improve service quality, promote a more balanced distribution of medical infrastructure, and accelerate the sector's digitalization.
The discussions reaffirmed both countries' shared commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in health and social protection. The two ministers reviewed the successes of joint initiatives and explored new opportunities for collaboration, particularly in developing joint public health projects.
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