PM Akhannouch Meets with Government Officials to Review Health System Improvements
Rabat– Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch presided over a government key meeting in Rabat on Wednesday, in order to review the advancements in Morocco's ambitious health system improvement plan. This initiative, which has garnered significant attention from King Mohammed VI, focuses on bolstering healthcare infrastructure, accessibility, and governance.
The meeting focused on advancing several key initiatives, including the construction of university, regional, and provincial hospitals. A total of 64 hospital projects are currently underway as part of the government's broader efforts to enhance healthcare infrastructure.
The meeting also covered the rehabilitation of primary healthcare centers , with 934 centers having been renovated so far and a goal of completing 1,439 centers in the near future.
Additionally, participants discussed the rollout of the territorial health group program, which is set to be piloted in one of the country's regions. This initiative aims to improve access to healthcare services at the local level, ensuring better service delivery in underserved areas.
While acknowledging the positive strides made in implementing the reform initiatives, Akhannouch urged all stakeholders to maintain momentum and expedite the completion of the various components. He shed light on the critical importance of achieving the goals set out in the King's directives.
Acknowledging the progress made in implementing these reform initiatives, Akhannouch urged all involved sectors to continue and accelerate these efforts towards completion. He stressed the importance of achieving the success of these initiatives in line with the King's directives.
The meeting was attended by key government officials, including Nadia Fattah, Minister of Economy and Finance, Amin Tahrawi, Minister of Health and Social Protection, Fouzi Lekjaa, Minister Delegate for Budget, and Hassan Boubker, Director General of the National Social Security Fund (CNSS). Tags: akhannouchHealthMoroccan Health System
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