Minister Amine Tehraoui Launches Services at 67 Health Centers Across 6 Regions
Title: Health Minister Launches Services of 67 Health Centers in Six Regions
On Friday, January 16, 2026, the Minister of Health and Social Protection, Mr. Amine Tehraoui, presided over the launch of services at 67 urban and rural health facilities at the "Moulay Ettehami (Ouled Azzouz)" primary healthcare center in the Nouaceur province. This initiative includes first- and second-level health centers, rural dispensaries, and local emergency medical units, all rehabilitated and equipped across six regions of the Kingdom. The ceremony was attended by Mr. Mohamed Mhidia, Wali of Casablanca-Settat, Mr. Jalal Benhayoun, the Governor of Nouaceur Province, and several elected officials.
The commissioning of these facilities aligns with the High Royal Guidelines of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, regarding the reform and upgrading of the national health system. It is also part of the ongoing government program aimed at rehabilitating primary healthcare institutions, which seeks to reconstruct, modernize, and equip 1,400 health centers throughout the provinces and prefectures of the Kingdom.
In the Casablanca-Settat region, healthcare services have been enhanced with the initiation of 18 new health facilities. Five first-level urban health centers were launched in Nouaceur Province, while Mohammedia Prefecture saw the establishment of a first-level urban health center, a second-level urban health center with a maternity unit, and a diagnostic center for tuberculosis and respiratory diseases. Settat Province also inaugurated a first-level urban health center. Additionally, health services in El Jadida Province improved with the opening of two first-level urban health centers and one second-level urban health center. In Sidi Bennour Province, two first-level rural health centers began offering services to the population. Berrechid Province saw the commissioning of two first-level urban health centers alongside two local emergency medical units, each encompassing a health center and a maternity unit. Collectively, these infrastructures will serve an estimated population of 1,088,442 residents, supported by 142 healthcare professionals.
In the Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma region, the launch of services covered seven health facilities, including a rural dispensary in Chefchaouen Province and three first-level urban health centers in Larache Province. Health services in Al Hoceïma Province were strengthened with the opening of a second-level rural health center. In Tangier Prefecture, a second-level urban health center was inaugurated. Additionally, the Ksar El Kebir rehabilitation center was launched, benefiting an estimated population of 117,565 residents, supported by 46 healthcare professionals.
The Guelmim-Oued Noun region saw four health facilities come into service, which included two rural dispensaries and two first-level rural health centers in Guelmim Province. These infrastructures are expected to cater to an estimated population of 4,513 residents, assisted by eight healthcare professionals.
In the Drâa-Tafilalet region, the health service offering was bolstered with 11 new facilities, which included two second-level rural health centers, one first-level rural health center, a rural dispensary, and a second-level urban health center in Ouarzazate Province. In Tinghir Province, two first-level rural health centers, two second-level rural health centers, and three rural dispensaries began their services intended for an estimated 77,829 residents, supported by 47 healthcare professionals.
The Marrakech-Safi region witnessed the completion of 18 health facilities, comprising one first-level urban health center, one first-level rural health center, one rural dispensary, and a diagnostic center for tuberculosis and respiratory diseases in Marrakech Prefecture, in addition to a health center in Safi Province. Youssoufia Province inaugurated one first-level urban health center, while a rural dispensary was opened in El Kelaa des Sraghna Province. Al Haouz Province’s health service offerings expanded with the commissioning of six first-level rural health centers, two second-level rural health centers, two rural dispensaries, and one rural health center. These facilities will serve approximately 1,571,580 residents, backed by 60 healthcare professionals.
In the Souss-Massa region, nine health facilities opened their doors, including three first-level urban health centers and a diagnostic center for tuberculosis and respiratory diseases in Agadir Ida-Outanane Prefecture. In Chtouka Aït Baha Province, three second-level rural health centers and one first-level urban health center commenced operations. In Tata Province, one first-level urban health center began receiving patients. These infrastructures will cater to an estimated population of 856,745 residents, assisted by 99 healthcare professionals.
These health centers, which are part of the new generation of primary healthcare establishments, aim to strengthen healthcare provision in the concerned regions and bring medical services closer to citizens. They also seek to address the growing demand for healthcare, improve access to and the quality of services, and optimize the reception, guidance, and care processes.
It is noteworthy that the Ministry of Health and Social Protection has equipped these facilities with high-quality medical equipment while mobilizing qualified human resources responsible for delivering medical and nursing services. Beneficiary populations will have access to a diverse range of healthcare offerings, including general medical consultations, nursing care, chronic disease management—particularly for diabetes, hypertension, and respiratory illnesses—along with maternal and child health monitoring, school health initiatives, awareness and health education activities, as well as epidemiological surveillance and mobile health services.
