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Morocco now offers a unique model in the field of social governance and the quality of basic services after making significant progress in reform in this area, said the Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, on Monday.
Speaking at the opening of the 10th International Parliamentary Forum on Social Justice, held under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Akhannouch stressed that the project to extend social protection, launched by the Sovereign, is a cornerstone of the Royal Vision aimed at laying the foundations for a more equitable, inclusive and resilient Morocco amid a context marked by the resurgence of crises.
In line with the Royal Vision, the government has made social justice a top priority as a concrete commitment reflecting its determination to achieve equity and equality, added the Head of Government in his remarks, read on his behalf by the Minister Delegate in charge of Relations with Parliament and Government Spokesperson, Mustapha Baitas.
In this context, he highlighted the efforts undertaken by the government to implement this pioneering royal project, noting that more than 11 million citizens now benefit from medical coverage with contributions borne by the state, at an estimated annual cost of MAD 9.5 billion.
He noted that these beneficiaries now benefit from the same healthcare coverage as that provided under the compulsory scheme applicable to the public and private sectors, including free treatment in public hospitals, adding that public hospitals had processed nearly 16 million reimbursement claims with the CNSS by the end of January.
Regarding the improvement of social security indicators, Akhannouch explained that the government has written off debts related to mandatory health insurance (AMO) and waived penalties for self-employed workers until June 30, 2023.
These measures, he added, have expanded the pool of insured persons, with more than 1.7 million self-employed workers enrolled by the end of 2025. The total number of beneficiaries, including dependents, has thus reached nearly 3.9 million, opening the way for broad segments of the population to access social protection.
He also said that the CNSS processed 4.4 million cases, with a daily average of 6,000, which, in his view, reflects its effectiveness in responding to the needs of beneficiaries.
In the same context, the government chief noted that since the launch of the asd.ma digital platform in December 2023, the number of beneficiaries has reached around 3.9 million households, or 12.5 million people, including 5.5 million children and 1.7 million people aged over 60.
At the same time, the total budget allocated to the program has reached MAD 53 billion since its launch.
In this context, Akhannouch affirmed that the executive branch is fully aware that the generalization of social protection cannot yield lasting results without hospital infrastructure capable of supporting the upgrading of the health system.
Between 2022 and 2025, he said, 29 hospital projects were completed at the regional and provincial levels, increasing national capacity by 3,168 additional beds, while 20 new facilities are being built this year with a total capacity of 3,067 beds.
Regarding the direct housing assistance program, the Head of Government highlighted its positive impact since its launch, with more than 72,000 beneficiaries recorded, averaging 3,280 per month. The total value of the homes purchased reached MAD 29.8 billion, with a state contribution of MAD 5.9 billion.
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