85% of Moroccans Covered, But Out-of-Pocket Costs Still High
Bank Al-Maghrib’s study reveals that despite Morocco’s 85 percent health coverage, households still pay 38 percent of health costs—well above global standards. Fragmented schemes and high out-of-pocket expenses strain families. The report urges reforms to enhance...
Morocco’s Health Insurance Scheme Benefits 32 Million Citizens in 2025
In 2025, Morocco’s compulsory health insurance (AMO) covered over 32 million people, or 88% of the population. Reforms advanced unified system management, financial sustainability, and cost control ahead of transferring public-sector AMO oversight to CNSS in 2026. In...
Morocco Overhauls Health Insurance System with New Unified Structure
Morocco has passed major reforms to unify its basic health insurance system under the National Social Security Fund (CNSS), aiming to improve efficiency, transparency, and access to healthcare as part of King Mohammed VI’s broader vision for universal social...
Out-of-pocket spending still high in Morocco despite state efforts
Despite notable increases in public spending, Moroccan households continue to shoulder 38% of health costs—well above the WHO's 25% threshold for financial protection.A new report from the Ministry of Health and Social Protection reveals that out-of-pocket payments...
Morocco-Djibouti: Two MoUs in the field of health and social protection
In April 2024 in Rabat, Morocco and Djibouti signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in the fields of health and social protection.The first agreement aims to strengthen cooperation between Morocco and...
Advancing health financing reforms: Insights from specialized workshop in Morocco
A workshop in Rabat, Morocco, highlighted a commitment to improve health financing in the Middle East/North Africa and Eastern Mediterranean regions. Key outcomes included fostering collaboration among ministries and organizations, launching a partnership among major...
Social protection in health: Mali draws inspiration from the Moroccan experience
In February 2024, the Minister of Health and Social Development took part in the opening ceremony of the 11th African Conference on Sexual and Reproductive Health in Morocco. The trip was an opportunity to learn more about the Moroccan experience in health...
Health system (in Morocco): A greater role for the Sheikh Zaïd and Sheikh Khalifa Foundations
The Government Council, meeting on Thursday June 17, adopted two bills. The first relates to the Sheikh Zaïd Ibn Soltan Foundation and the second to the Sheikh Khalifa Ibn Zaïd Foundation. Here are the details of the changes.
Health system (in Morocco): A greater role for the Sheikh Zaïd and Sheikh Khalifa Foundations
The Government Council, meeting on Thursday June 17, adopted two bills. The first relates to the Sheikh Zaïd Ibn Soltan Foundation and the second to the Sheikh Khalifa Ibn Zaïd Foundation. Here are the details of the changes.
P4H Webinar on COVID-19 and Health Financing: the case of Morocco – October 2, 2020
Presentation by Mr Abdelwahab Belmadani at the P4H webinar on COVID-19 and financing health in Morocco.
Next P4H webinar on COVID-19 and health financing: the case of Morocco -Friday October 2 at 11am CET.
COVID-19 and health financing: the case of Morocco To take part in the webinar, please click on the link below. 11:00 to 11:30 - Presentation of the Moroccan Ministry of Health: Abdelouahab Belmadani, Director of the Ministry's financial...
Don’t miss the next P4H webinar in French on COVID-19 and health financing: the case of Morocco! Friday, October 2 at 11am CET.
Next P4H webinar in French on COVID-19 and health financing: the case of Morocco! Friday, October 2 at 11am CET. To participate, Webex link