Fez-Meknes Expands Hospital Infrastructure to Tackle Overcrowding

Several hospital construction sites are underway in the Fez-Meknes region, where residents eagerly await the opening of new facilities capable of relieving overcrowding in existing establishments. The projects under construction in Azrou, Ifrane, and Fez are part of a vast national program to modernize the healthcare system. But on the ground, needs still far exceed available resources, particularly in areas with high population growth.

In the Fez-Meknes region, provincial hospitals are often saturated, treatment wait times are lengthening, and local facilities are struggling to meet constantly increasing demand. This pressure is due to population growth, urban sprawl, and the lack of modern infrastructure in both rural areas and secondary urban centers.

Major construction projects in Ifrane, Azrou, and Fez

Among the projects nearing completion in teh Fez-Meknes region is the Ifrane Day Hospital. Built on more than two hectares for a total budget of 88 million dirhams, it will offer 70 additional beds. The opening of this facility is seen as a decisive step in reducing treatment times in the province and limiting transfers to neighboring hospitals.

In Azrou, the “20 Août” Provincial Hospital Center remains the primary resource for nearly 16,000 residents. Its capacity of 150 beds is showing its limitations in the face of a growing population. Other projects are also underway, such as the “Sidi Aâssou” health center in Azrou and the future Bensouda provincial hospital in Fez. All are part of a national effort aimed at reducing territorial inequalities in health.

A ministerial tour in Fez-Meknes to assess needs

It is in this context that the Minister of Health and Social Protection, Amine Tehraoui, conducted a tour of the Fez-Meknes region on Tuesday. During his visits, he spoke with medical, administrative, and technical teams, inquiring about both the progress of construction sites and the quality of care already provided. Discussions on constraints, compliance with construction deadlines, and improvement of services punctuated these discussions.

The trip is part of a series of Fez-Meknes regional visits scheduled by the ministry. The stated objective is to align the ambitions of modernizing the health system with local realities and the pressing expectations of residents.

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