Health Minister Amine Tahraoui spent Wednesday touring key medical facilities in the northeastern provinces of Morocco, as part of a broader government effort to overhaul the country’s healthcare system. His visit, which included stops in Nador, Driouch, and Midar, aligns with the national reform agenda initiated by King Mohammed VI, aimed at modernizing infrastructure and expanding access to care across the country.
The day began in Nador, where the minister visited El Hassani Hospital to assess its operations and review both medical and surgical services. He paid close attention to the condition of existing equipment and the hospital’s overall capacity to serve the local population. From there, he headed to the construction site of a new provincial hospital in Selouane, accompanied by provincial governor Jamal Chaârani. The new facility, currently 80 percent complete, is being built on over 16 hectares of land and is expected to open its doors in February 2026. Once finished, the hospital will have 250 beds and house specialized departments including general medicine, surgery, maternal and child health, intensive care, medical imaging, a dental unit, a laboratory, operating theaters, and a day hospital. The total investment amounts to 560 million dirhams.
In Driouch, Tahraoui visited the provincial hospital that began operating in January 2022. The facility, with 150 beds, serves nearly 190,000 residents. During his stop, the minister spoke with healthcare staff and administrators, stressing the urgent need to improve patient reception and enhance the overall quality of care. He emphasized that strengthening frontline services is a priority as part of the nationwide health reform.
The final leg of the visit took him to Midar, where a newly constructed local hospital stands on more than 32,000 square meters. Built with an investment of 99 million dirhams, the hospital is designed to handle up to 45 patients and includes a wide range of services—surgical and medical units, a pharmacy, a laboratory, outpatient consultations, a morgue, and plans for a future intensive care unit.
Throughout the tour, Tahraoui met directly with doctors, nurses, and administrative teams to gather feedback on the system’s current shortcomings. He acknowledged the pressing need for more medical supplies, modern equipment, and staff reinforcements. The minister pledged that the government would act swiftly to resolve these challenges, ensuring that residents of these regions have fair and reliable access to healthcare.
This regional visit reflects Tahraoui’s commitment to staying closely connected to realities on the ground. He has vowed to continue these nationwide trips to assess the situation firsthand and guide reforms that will bring long-term improvements to Morocco’s healthcare system in line with the king’s vision for transformative change.
