Rabat: 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.
According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the government has prioritized social justice as a key objective, reflecting its commitment to achieve equity and equality. In his remarks, read on his behalf by the Minister Delegate in charge of Relations with Parliament and Government Spokesperson, Mustapha Baitas, Akhannouch highlighted the efforts undertaken to implement the royal project. 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.
The beneficiaries receive the same healthcare coverage as that provided under the compulsory scheme applicable to the public and private sectors, including free treatment in public hospitals. By the end of January, public hospitals had processed nearly 16 million reimbursement claims with the CNSS.
Akhannouch further 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 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.
He also noted that the CNSS processed 4.4 million cases, with a daily average of 6,000, demonstrating its effectiveness in addressing the needs of beneficiaries. 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. The total budget allocated to the program has reached MAD 53 billion since its inception.
Emphasizing the importance of hospital infrastructure, Akhannouch stated that between 2022 and 2025, 29 hospital projects were completed at the regional and provincial levels, increasing national capacity by 3,168 additional beds. Currently, 20 new facilities are under construction with a total capacity of 3,067 beds.
Regarding the direct housing assistance program, the Head of Government highlighted its positive impact with more than 72,000 beneficiaries recorded since its launch, 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.