Akhannouch pushes Fes-Meknes to lead Morocco health system reform overhaul

Thursday 11 June 2026 - 13:33

By: Dakir Madiha

Akhannouch pushes Fes-Meknes to lead Morocco health system reform overhaul

The head of government called on the Fes-Meknes region to become a national reference point for Morocco’s ongoing health system reform during the launch of its territorial health group. He presented the initiative as a decisive shift toward regional implementation of a broader national strategy focused on equity, access, and efficiency in public healthcare delivery.

The meeting marked the formal installation of the Groupement Sanitaire Territorial in Fes-Meknes, a new governance structure designed to unify hospitals, primary care centers, and local health networks under a single regional framework. The model aims to reduce fragmentation in service delivery and create coordinated patient pathways across different levels of care.

Officials outlined a reform vision centered on three main priorities. The first places the university hospital in Fes at the core of the regional system. The second establishes proximity care as a guaranteed right for citizens. The third focuses on reducing territorial inequalities between urban centers, rural areas, and mountainous zones through more balanced resource allocation and planning.

The head of government acknowledged that Fes-Meknes carries strong demographic and institutional weight but continues to face structural gaps in access to healthcare. These disparities, he said, weaken service quality in several areas and limit equal access to medical treatment across the region.

He stressed that reform should not focus only on building new infrastructure but on reorganizing existing systems to improve real outcomes for patients. He called for faster care pathways, better availability of medical staff, and improved access to essential medicines, arguing that governance must be judged by its tangible impact on citizens.

The proposed model also includes strengthening coordination between provincial hospitals and the university hospital in Fes, supported by digital tools, performance monitoring, and accountability mechanisms. The objective is to create a unified regional system capable of identifying weaknesses, allocating resources efficiently, and improving overall service delivery.

The reform framework further emphasizes upgrading hospital equipment, consolidating services at the provincial level, and reinforcing human resources. Authorities aim to establish a more integrated health system where decisions are guided by data and where public investment translates into measurable improvements in care quality.