Tahraoui: Supporting Doctors is at the Heart of the Ministry of Health’s New Strategy to Address Shortages
The Minister of Health, Ameen Tahraoui, announced a comprehensive plan to tackle the severe shortage of doctors and nurses in Morocco, particularly in remote areas, during an interview yesterday on Channel Two.
Tahraoui explained that the primary challenge lies in the significant pay gap and working conditions between the public and private sectors, which diminishes the attractiveness of working in public hospitals and remote areas for medical professionals.
To address this shortage, the ministry has begun implementing several practical measures:
- Expanding Training Capacity: Increasing university seats in new medical schools.
- Accelerating Recruitment: Fast-tracking the integration of medical graduates into the public sector to fill vacancies.
- Financial Incentives and Improved Conditions: Offering incentive programs that include variable salaries and better working conditions, along with launching a pilot project in the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region.
- Infrastructure Development: Upgrading medical facilities and equipment to create a more appealing work environment for professionals.
The minister affirmed that these efforts are starting to bear fruit, noting that 2025 saw the appointment of 2,200 specialist doctors—a figure that marks a significant shift compared to the mere 200 doctors appointed annually in previous years.
This initiative aims to reduce the gap between the public and private sectors and encourage doctors to engage in public work.
