Morocco-France : Strengthening cooperation in healthcare
On the occasion of Franco-Moroccan Health Day, Morocco's Minister of Health and Social Protection, Amine Tehraoui, met with his French counterpart, Yannick Neuder, the French delegate minister in charge of Health and Access to Care. The meeting, held at the headquarters of the French Ministry of Health, is part of the ongoing strategic partnership between the two countries.
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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