Historic Increase in Morocco’s 2024 Health Budget
Morocco’s 2024 Finance Bill raises the health budget, with investment in infrastructure, human resources and expanded access to healthcare services.
Morocco’s 2024 Finance Bill (PLF) brings very positive news for the health sector. According to the introductory note to the 2024 Finance Bill, the budget allocated to health will increase significantly, rising from 28.13 billion dirhams in 2023 to 30.7 billion dirhams, an increase of 9.1%. This increase is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen and modernize Morocco’s health system.
Strategic Investment in Medical Infrastructure
The focus is on rehabilitating medical infrastructure, an essential investment to ensure quality care for the entire population. This initiative began under the 2023 Finance Bill and will continue in 2024. The construction and equipment of new university hospital centers (CHUs), along with the rehabilitation of primary healthcare institutions nationwide, reflect a continued commitment to accessible, quality health for all citizens.
Creating Positions and Strengthening Human Resources
The year 2024 will see the creation of 5,500 budgetary positions, a significant step in supporting the Ministry of Health and Social Protection as it addresses its human-resources needs, particularly for medical and paramedical staff. Since 2021, 42,700 positions have been created, reflecting a strong commitment to strengthening human resources in the health sector.
Doubling the Number of Medical-Faculty Graduates
A framework agreement was signed to double the number of graduates from medical and dental faculties by 2030. This ambitious project aims to triple the number of nurses and technicians in order to meet WHO standards, which recommend 45 health professionals per 10,000 people by 2023.
Expanding the Healthcare Offering
Implementing the medical-infrastructure rehabilitation program is essential to facilitate the generalization of compulsory health insurance. In parallel, the construction of new medical infrastructure, such as the Errachidia University Hospital Center, the Berkane Regional Hospital Center and local hospitals, demonstrates an unwavering commitment to making care accessible to all citizens, regardless of their geographic location.