Morocco’s Minister of Health and Social Protection, Amine Tahraoui, presented yesterday before the House of Representatives the progress achieved in implementing the Program for the Reduction of Spatial and Social Disparities in Rural Areas within the health sector.

According to Tahraoui, the program has approved a total of 1,816 health-related projects between 2017 and 2023, with an overall investment of MAD 1.7 billion ($165 million). 

The National Commission validated the projects for the Development of Rural and Mountainous Areas (CNDERZM) as part of the program’s annual action plans.

The minister reported that 431 construction projects have been completed, representing 79 percent of the total planned operations, while 113 projects are still underway. Additionally, 706 upgrade operations — including extensions, rehabilitation, and facility refurbishments — have been finalized, with another 190 in progress.

In terms of logistics, Tahraoui said that 95% of planned transport units have been acquired, totaling 876 vehicles, among which 648 ambulances, 198 mobile units, and 30 other service vehicles. The remaining 44 units are in the procurement phase.