Minister for Health and Social Protection in Morocco paid a courtesy visit to Ghana’s Minister for Health

The Minister for Health and Social Protection in Morocco, Mr. Amine Tahraoui, has paid a courtesy visit to Ghana’s Health Minister, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, to share experiences and knowledge aimed at improving healthcare systems in both countries.
Speaking at the meeting, Mr. Amine highlighted key similarities between the health sectors of Morocco and Ghana, particularly in areas such as healthcare infrastructure, human resource development, pharmaceutical advancements, and efforts to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). He emphasized the necessity of ensuring quality and accessible healthcare for all citizens despite the challenges faced by both nations.
Mr. Amine acknowledged Morocco’s progress in healthcare, noting that the country has achieved 70% health insurance coverage and is working towards reaching 100% in the coming years. He stressed the importance of investing in healthcare systems and expressed interest in collaborating with the Government of Ghana to train and absorb some of Ghana’s healthcare personnel, fostering knowledge exchange and capacity building.
In response, Hon. Akandoh welcomed the Moroccan Health Minister’s visit and commended Morocco’s advancements in healthcare. He reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to strengthening its healthcare system through strategic partnerships and shared best practices.
Hon. Akandoh highlighted Ghana’s progress in expanding healthcare access, improving medical training, and enhancing pharmaceutical production, while acknowledging the challenges in achieving full UHC.
He further noted that Ghana is keen on learning from Morocco’s experience in health insurance expansion and workforce development. Additionally, he underscored the importance of collaboration in areas such as medical training, infrastructure enhancement, and pharmaceutical manufacturing to improve healthcare delivery in both nations.
Both ministers expressed optimism about future engagements that would foster mutual benefits in healthcare development.
They agreed to explore concrete areas of cooperation, including training programs for medical professionals, knowledge-sharing initiatives, and potential investments in Ghana’s health sector.
This visit marks a significant step towards strengthening diplomatic ties between Ghana and Morocco in the health sector, paving the way for collaborations aimed at enhancing healthcare systems and ensuring better health outcomes for their respective citizens.