Improving Health Services Across Six Regions in Morocco
In a significant advancement for healthcare access in Morocco, fifteen new primary care facilities were inaugurated on September 8, 2026, across six different regions. This initiative aims to improve healthcare services for over 375,000 residents and is part of a broader national program that seeks to rehabilitate and modernize a total of 1,600 health structures throughout the country. The new facilities are strategically located in the regions of Béni Mellal-Khénifra, Marrakech-Safi, the Oriental, Casablanca-Settat, Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma, and Guelmim-Oued Noun, ensuring that healthcare is more accessible to the populations in these areas.
The Marrakech-Safi region alone has welcomed five new facilities, including an urban health center, two rural health centers, and two dispensaries located in the province of Chichaoua. Meanwhile, Béni Mellal-Khénifra has seen the establishment of four new facilities, with three rural dispensaries situated in Azilal. The Oriental region has received three new healthcare structures, while one facility each has been opened in Casablanca-Settat, Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma, and Guelmim-Oued Noun. These newly modernized centers are designed to enhance local healthcare offerings by providing essential services such as general medical consultations, nursing care, and chronic disease management, including diabetes and hypertension.
Moreover, these facilities will also cater to maternal and child health needs, promote school health initiatives, and engage in preventive and awareness-raising activities. The Moroccan Ministry of Health and Social Protection anticipates that these new establishments will serve approximately 375,677 individuals, with a dedicated team of 50 healthcare professionals mobilized to deliver quality care. As part of the ongoing commitment to improve health services, it is projected that by the end of 2026, 500 of the 1,600 total health facilities will be fully operational. This initiative is pivotal in bridging the gap in healthcare access, particularly in rural areas and underserved territories, thereby making healthcare services more accessible to all citizens.
As reported by maroc-hebdo.com.
