Expansion of Territorial Health Groups in Morocco
As of August 1st, 2026, three new Territorial Health Groups (GST) have officially commenced their operations in Morocco, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing restructuring of the country's healthcare system. This expansion follows the successful pilot implementation that began in the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region last summer, and it aims to enhance healthcare delivery across the nation. The newly established groups are located in the regions of Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Souss-Massa, and Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra, which held their administrative councils at the end of May.
A source from the Ministry of Health and Social Protection confirmed that these groups are now fully operational as planned, having completed the necessary organizational arrangements. By September, additional groups in the Casablanca-Settat and Fès-Meknès regions are set to begin their work, increasing the total number of active health groups in the country to six out of a projected twelve.
Objectives and Expected Outcomes
The Territorial Health Groups are designed as public institutions with legal status and financial independence, tasked with providing healthcare services, training, and research at the regional level. They are also responsible for implementing state health policies within their jurisdiction, focusing on treatment availability, public health initiatives, training, research, and innovation management, as well as overall administration.
Each group encompasses all public health institutions operating within its territorial authority, excluding those governed by specific legislative or regulatory texts, military hospitals, and municipal health offices. The introduction of this administrative system in the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region previously sparked tension between management and union offices over authority distribution and delays in implementing regulatory texts related to staff transitions and compensation.
During the inaugural meeting of the Souss-Massa health group's administrative council, Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch emphasized the importance of a cohesive healthcare system, stating that it is crucial for regional institutions to operate as a unified entity capable of effectively guiding patients, organizing their care, optimizing resource utilization, and overcoming the fragmentation that has plagued the healthcare system for years.
As reported by hespress.com.
