Construction of the new provincial hospital, with a budget of 515 million dirhams, is 40% complete

Taounate – Construction of the new provincial hospital in Taounate, located in the municipality of Mezraoua, within the Taounate district, is approximately 40% complete, with a total investment of 515 million dirhams (MDH) and a planned capacity of 120 beds.

Built on a total area of ​​11.37 hectares, including 31,092 square meters of floor space, this project is being carried out as part of a partnership between the Ministry of Health and Social Protection and the Fes-Meknes Regional Council.

The progress of the work was presented during a field visit on Wednesday by the Governor of Taounate Province, Mr. Abdelkrim El Ghannami, and the Director General of the Territorial Health Group (GST) of the Fes-Meknes region, Mr. Abdelkrim Daoudi. This visit was preceded by a meeting dedicated to the state of the health sector in the province and ways to strengthen healthcare services for the population.

Discussions focused on the current situation of the health sector, the constraints it faces, and measures to be considered to improve access to care in the various localities of the province. This initiative is part of the ongoing monitoring of the sector and efforts to improve the quality of healthcare services, in accordance with the directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI concerning the modernization of the national health system.

On this occasion, the Director General of the Fes-Meknes Regional Health Agency (GST) indicated that the relevant departments have undertaken a diagnostic assessment of the health situation in the province to identify urgent needs and determine the interventions to be planned in the short and medium term.

This initiative aims in particular to improve the functioning of the sector, strengthen the quality of health services, and bring healthcare facilities closer to citizens, he explained, emphasizing that preparing for the commissioning of the new provincial hospital in Mezraoua is among the options being considered to meet the population’s healthcare needs.

He also stressed the importance of anticipating the operational requirements of this future infrastructure, particularly through its provision with medical equipment and the mobilization of the necessary human resources, especially specialist physicians.

For his part, the Governor of the Taounate Province called on all stakeholders to intensify their efforts to improve access to healthcare and meet the needs of the population.

He emphasized the need to strengthen human resources, improve working conditions, and upgrade the province’s healthcare facilities, stressing the importance of equipping these facilities with the necessary equipment and medications, while placing the fulfillment of national duty and service to the population at the heart of the actions of all stakeholders in the sector.

Following the meeting, the two officials visited the construction site of the new provincial hospital, where they held a working session with the project managers before touring the facilities. They were briefed on the various stages of the project and the progress of the work.

Ultimately, this hospital infrastructure is expected to contribute to strengthening healthcare services across the province, improving the quality of healthcare services, and easing the pressure on other hospitals in the region.

It also aims to improve the organization of the care pathway, to ensure appropriate care for medical emergencies at the provincial level and to contribute to the improvement of health indicators in the province of Taounate and in the Fes-Meknes region.