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Morocco’s 2026 Budget Bill aims to create nearly 37,000 public sector jobs

Morocco’s draft Finance Bill for 2026 sets forth a plan to create 36,895 new public sector positions across various ministries and state institutions, forming a central part of the government’s recruitment strategy for the next fiscal year. Of these, 500 positions will fall under the direct......

ONSSA launches advanced health alert platform to enhance food safety in Morocco

The National Office for Food Safety (ONSSA) has initiated a tender worth MAD 875,400 ($87,540) for the development of an innovative health alert platform aimed at improving the management of food and animal feed safety risks. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to modernize health monitoring systems......

Morocco unifies health insurance system to expand social protection

Morocco’s Chamber of Councilors has approved comprehensive reforms to the country’s health insurance system, advancing King Mohammed VI’s vision of universal social protection. The legislation, known as Bill 54.23, restructures the mandatory health insurance (AMO) system by consolidating......

Morocco faces public health crisis as over 600 essential medicines run out

Morocco is grappling with a critical shortage of essential medicines, with over 600 drugs reportedly out of stock nationwide. The missing medications include life-saving treatments for chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, neurological conditions, and cancer, leaving patients......

National campaign launched to promote the importance of prenatal care

In line with the implementation of the 2023-2027 communication strategy for social and behavioral change developed by the National Initiative for Human Development (INDH) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, a national communication campaign highlighting the significance......

Morocco achieves 24.7 million beneficiaries under universal health coverage

The number of beneficiaries of Morocco's mandatory health insurance (AMO) has reached 24.7 million, encompassing all available coverage schemes. This announcement was made by Mustapha Baitas, Minister Delegate in charge of Relations with Parliament and Government Spokesperson, following a government......

Morocco's mental health care faces critical staffing shortages despite expansion efforts

The Moroccan healthcare system is grappling with significant challenges in mental health services, as highlighted by Health and Social Protection Minister Amine Tahraoui during a recent address to the Chamber of Representatives. The country currently operates with only 655 psychiatrists across public......

Morocco intensifies school-based measles prevention with new vaccination drive

A comprehensive measles vaccination initiative has launched across Moroccan schools as health authorities take decisive steps to protect students from the highly infectious disease. The Ministry of Health and Social Protection has partnered with the Ministry of National Education to implement a coordinated......

Meningitis vaccine supply secured for Morocco's 2025 Umrah pilgrims

Health authorities in Morocco have taken decisive steps to ensure adequate supplies of the newly mandated meningitis vaccine for citizens planning to perform Umrah in 2025, according to government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas. The initiative comes in response to Saudi Arabia's recent requirement......