Youns Bjijou was appointed Morocco’s new Minister of Health and Social Protection on Friday as part of the new government led by Fatima Zahra El Mansouri.

He took the oath of office before King Mohammed VI, alongside other members of the newly appointed government.

Bjijou succeeds Amine Tehraoui, who held the portfolio since October 2024. His appointment comes as Morocco pursues reforms to expand healthcare access, modernize hospital infrastructure, and improve the quality of medical services across the country.

Before his appointment, Bjijou served as managing director of the Mohammed VI Foundation for Science and Health (FM6SS), an institution involved in medical education, scientific research, healthcare, and innovation.

In that capacity, he contributed to discussions on the development of integrated healthcare systems and the role of scientific research and technology in addressing health challenges.

In May, Bjijou helped inaugurate the first edition of GITEX Future Health Africa in Casablanca alongside Tehraoui. The event brought together healthcare officials, technology companies, researchers, and investors to explore developments in digital health, artificial intelligence, and hospital systems.