The Fes-Meknes region is gearing up for a significant transformation in its healthcare management with the official launch of the territorial health group, starting September 1, 2026. This initiative aims to revolutionize the administration of health institutions, fostering a more coordinated regional system. The overarching goal is to enhance governance in healthcare, improve the distribution of services, and make them more accessible to citizens, particularly in light of the unique challenges presented by the region's vast geography and the diverse healthcare needs of its urban, rural, and mountainous populations.
At the helm of this new phase will be Professor Abdelkarim Daoudi, appointed as the General Director of the territorial health group for Fes-Meknes. This healthcare system spans across the prefectures of Fes and Meknes, as well as the provinces of Taza, Taounate, Sefrou, El Hajeb, Ifrane, Boulemane, and Moulay Yacoub. The new administration's success hinges on its ability to coordinate a diverse health service offering and ensure greater integration among hospitals and health centers across the various provinces.
One of the most pressing challenges facing the new group is the disparity in access to healthcare services among the region's provinces. Some areas, particularly rural and mountainous regions, struggle with the distance to healthcare facilities and a lack of certain specialties and services. This situation often compels patients to travel to Fes and Meknes, where the most advanced hospitals and specialized care are concentrated. This trend increases the pressure on these facilities, making it a top priority to strengthen regional hospitals and enhance coordination among them.
The Hassan II University Hospital in Fes stands out as a pivotal component of the region's healthcare system due to its role in treating the most complex cases from various provinces. Meanwhile, healthcare institutions in Meknes face their own challenges related to human resources, service organization, and patient care. This scenario underscores the necessity for a reassessment of referral pathways and the distribution of roles among different levels of care, ensuring that patients are treated in the nearest facility capable of addressing their needs rather than overwhelming the reference hospitals.
Alongside ongoing projects aimed at upgrading and establishing various healthcare institutions in the region, the primary goal for the territorial health group will be to transition these projects from construction and equipping phases into the provision of continuous and effective services. This will involve securing necessary human resources and equipment and enhancing the conditions for patient reception and care. The success of this new model will ultimately be measured by its ability to bring healthcare closer to the population, reduce regional disparities, and improve the quality of health services across the diverse provinces of the region.
As reported by ar.le360.ma.
