On Monday in Rabat, Minister of Health and Social Protection Amine Tahraoui met with Hanane Hassan Balkhi, the World Health Organization's Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, who is on a working visit to Morocco. The meeting is part of the ongoing cooperation between the Kingdom and the WHO, a key partner in the implementation of health programs and joint projects at both local and regional levels. Speaking to the press, Minister Tahraoui emphasized that Morocco is undergoing a profound and comprehensive reform of its health system. This includes structural reorganization and efforts to strengthen social justice in access to healthcare, particularly through the rollout of universal health coverage and the gradual expansion of the social protection system. He also reaffirmed Morocco's strong commitment to supporting regional and international initiatives aimed at advancing public health, achieving sustainable social development, and fostering innovation for the benefit of populations in the region and beyond. For her part, Balkhi reiterated the WHO's support for Morocco's health reform, commending the Kingdom's forward-looking royal vision, which seeks to enhance health outcomes and promote health sovereignty across the African continent. She stressed the importance of deepening cooperation and partnerships between Morocco and the WHO to advance shared public health objectives and strengthen health systems across the region, in line with the overarching goal of «health for all». In this context, Balkhi called for increased collaboration to launch new initiatives, highlighting Morocco's role as a vital link between the WHO and African countries, as well as a model in both public health and international cooperation.
