A Paradigm Shift in Rural Care: Morocco’s New Community Health Model Prioritizes Mothers and Children
A New Paradigm for Rural Maternal and Child Healthcare in Morocco
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https://doi.org/10.62807/jowach.v2i3.2025.1-3Keywords:
Community Health Workers Morocco, Maternal Child Health Rural, Mobile Health Units Morocco, Health System Resilience Morocco, Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM)Abstract
In a bold move to tackle persistent health disparities, the Kingdom of Morocco, in partnership with the World Bank, is rolling out a transformative community-based healthcare model designed to bring quality maternal, neonatal, and child health services directly to the doorsteps of its most remote and vulnerable populations. This initiative marks a significant evolution from facility-centric care to a proactive, person-centered approach, with the potential to serve as a blueprint for other nations facing similar challenges.
The new model, part of the World Bank-supported $250 million Morocco Health System Resilience Project, is a direct response to the stark inequities in health outcomes between urban and rural areas. Despite considerable progress in reducing national maternal and child mortality rates, geographical and socioeconomic barriers have left many families in rural and mountainous regions with limited access to essential care.
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