The Moroccan healthcare system is poised for significant transformation as Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch recently unveiled the timeline for the inauguration of new hospital infrastructures. This ambitious strategy aims to establish a University Hospital Center (CHU) in each region of the Kingdom, a move that is set to enhance healthcare access and quality across the nation.
During a press briefing, Akhannouch confirmed that the CHU of Laâyoune is expected to commence operations in the coming weeks, followed closely by the opening of the Ibn Sina CHU in Rabat by the end of summer 2026. This initiative is rooted in a strategic pillar of the current healthcare reform, emphasizing regional health sovereignty. By ensuring that every region has its own CHU, the government is working to decentralize high-quality healthcare services and guarantee equitable access to specialized medical care throughout the country.
Additionally, this territorial model aims to foster the development of local medical training hubs, which will help produce and retain medical professionals tailored to the needs of local populations. To support this vision, three other major projects are underway: the CHU of Béni Mellal with 520 beds, the CHU of Errachidia with 500 beds, and the CHU of Guelmim with 376 beds. Collectively, these 11 CHUs across Morocco will have a total capacity of 3,807 beds.
This expansion not only addresses the overcrowding of existing hospital facilities but also aligns with the new healthcare reform standards aimed at providing nearby, modern, and efficient care that can support the widespread implementation of social protection. Another crucial aspect of this reform includes the establishment of Territorial Health Groups (GST). These entities serve as essential tools for the regionalization of healthcare, designed to bring decision-making closer to the ground and reduce disparities in healthcare access.
The GST is a new public institution with legal personality and financial autonomy, created for each region to oversee integrated healthcare services. Its mission involves unifying governance across all public health facilities within a region, including CHUs, regional hospitals, and local health establishments.
Moreover, each group is responsible for defining the healthcare landscape of its territory, organizing care pathways, ensuring epidemiological surveillance, managing human and financial resources, controlling medication stocks, and granting permits to the local private sector. This comprehensive approach signifies a robust step toward enhancing the overall health infrastructure and services available to the Moroccan population.
As reported by medias24.com.
