With budget allocations for the sector up 114% compared with 2021, reform of the national health system is entering a new phase. Under the 2027 Finance Bill, the government intends to strengthen local healthcare services, expand hospital capacity and gradually roll out territorial health groups (GSTs) nationwide, while improving patient pathways and medicine availability.
Nearly DH 10 billion for infrastructure
Upgrading primary healthcare facilities remains a priority. Following the rehabilitation of 1,400 health centers, the government plans to renovate another 1,600 over three years, with a budget of DH 1.8 billion, prioritizing underserved areas.
Expanding hospital capacity builds on progress made in 2026, notably the opening of university hospitals in Tangier, with 797 beds, and Agadir, with 867 beds. In parallel, 29 hospital projects increased the country’s total bed capacity by 3,168.
To continue this effort, the government plans to allocate DH 1.6 billion to university hospitals in Beni Mellal, Guelmim and Errachidia, where construction and equipment work is ongoing. A further DH 4.6 billion will go to provincial and regional hospitals, psychiatric and specialized facilities and local healthcare institutions, while DH 1.5 billion will fund the renovation of 90 hospitals across the Kingdom.
Beyond construction, the government plans to incorporate the resources needed to operate new facilities into project planning from the outset. These include doctors, medical specialties, equipment, medicines and maintenance. Health maps and regional medical programs are intended to help align investments more closely with local needs.
Preventive maintenance of infrastructure and equipment will be strengthened to limit service disruptions. Medicine management will also be organized at the regional level, with reference hospital pharmacies coordinating procurement and stock distribution. Digital monitoring tools and alert systems are intended to anticipate shortages and ensure a more consistent supply of essential medicines.
Territorial health groups to be rolled out nationwide in 2027
The government plans to extend territorial health groups (GSTs) to every region in 2027. These structures are intended to coordinate health centers, provincial and regional hospitals and university hospitals, making it easier to direct patients to appropriate facilities and ensure continuity of care.
Following an initial pilot in the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region, five new GSTs have become operational in Casablanca-Settat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Fes-Meknes, Souss-Massa and Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra.
In the pilot region, initial results show a 10.94% increase in medical consultations and a 6.99% rise in full hospital admissions. Scheduled surgeries increased by around 35%, emergency surgeries by more than 13% and laboratory tests by 24.57%.
The reform also calls for the Ministry of Health to refocus on planning, regulation and evaluation, while operational management is further decentralized. Multi-year program contracts are expected to clarify the responsibilities of public healthcare institutions and strengthen performance monitoring.
The government also plans to make the High Authority for Health fully operational. The body is responsible for assessing the quality of care and issuing recommendations. The capabilities of the Moroccan Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AMMPS) will be strengthened to ensure the availability, safety and quality of medicines.
The Moroccan Agency for Blood and Its Derivatives (AMSD) is expected to expand its regional network and improve the safety of the transfusion chain, from collection to distribution.
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Human resources and digital transformation
To improve the distribution of healthcare personnel, the government intends to accelerate the implementation of regulations governing the health service, make healthcare careers more attractive and encourage professionals to work in underserved regions. Measures will include incentives and performance-based pay.
Medical training will also be strengthened through the implementation of the new regulatory framework for students in medicine, pharmacy and dentistry. The opening of medical practice to foreign doctors, provided for under Law No. 33-21, is to be made effective through a unified digital portal and clearly defined processing times.
Another major priority is digitalization, which is intended to improve coordination between healthcare providers and streamline patient pathways. Government Council-adopted Bill No. 52-26 on the national integrated health information system provides for a national health data platform, a shared medical record, a national health identifier and a unified hospital information system.
It also provides for the creation of a National Agency for the Digitalization of the Health System, responsible for deploying and securing this infrastructure.
In 2027, priorities will include the gradual nationwide rollout of shared medical records and electronic treatment forms, the interconnection of hospital information systems, the development of a digital health map and the expansion of the management system for the Emergency Medical Assistance Service (SAMU).
Improving patient pathways and emergency care
The government plans to gradually organize patient care around a family doctor or primary healthcare team. These providers will oversee preventive care, treat common conditions and refer patients to specialists and hospitals when necessary. Shared medical records and interconnected systems are intended to facilitate follow-up as patients move between facilities.
Reception and referral procedures will also be reorganized. Regional systems for managing appointments and hospital beds are expected to help direct patients according to available specialties and capacity, reducing waiting times.
The SAMU will gradually be extended to all regions in coordination with the GSTs. The system is intended to cover the entire emergency care chain, from receiving calls and medical triage to ambulance transport, diagnosis, treatment and referral to an appropriate facility.
A digital system for submitting and tracking complaints will also be introduced, with defined response times. Analyzing recurring complaints is expected to help identify operational shortcomings and improve services.
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Prevention, mental health and pharmaceutical sovereignty
The 2027 Finance Bill also provides for stronger prevention programs, particularly in maternal and child health, youth and adolescent health and care for people with specific needs. Tackling communicable and noncommunicable diseases, epidemiological surveillance and preparedness for health emergencies are also among the priorities.
Pharmaceutical and vaccine sovereignty will be strengthened by developing domestic production of essential medicines, vaccines and biotechnology products. The aim is to secure national supplies and reduce dependence on imports.
Finally, the government will continue implementing the National Strategic Plan for Mental and Psychological Health through 2030. The plan calls for expanded hospital capacity, intermediate care facilities and outpatient and crisis-care services, alongside an increase in specialized staff and modernization of the legal and regulatory framework.
