Today, Agadir hosted the first board meeting of the Territorial Health Group (GST) of Souss-Massa, chaired by the Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch. 

The meeting marks a further step in Morocco’s shift toward a regional model for managing public healthcare, part of a broader reform driven by royal directives aimed at overhauling the national health system.

The new structure follows similar launches in Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima and Rabat-Sale-Kenitra, reflecting a gradual nationwide rollout of territorial health governance. 

Authorities present it as a new framework that gives regions more responsibility over planning, coordination, and delivery of healthcare services, while aligning provision more closely with local realities.

Budget and structure approved ahead of 2026 launch

The board approved the group’s 2026 budget and its operational plan for 2026-2027. It also validated its organizational chart and adopted a standard framework for health professionals working under the new system. Officials confirmed that the Souss-Massa Territorial Health Group will become operational in August 2026.

The reform introduces a governance approach that places regional structures at the center of decision-making. It aims to link hospitals, primary care centers, and university facilities within a unified system that better reflects territorial needs.a