During a field visit with Minister of Health and Social Protection Khaled Ait Taleb to the Connected Mobile Medical Unit in Amizmiz, as part of the 2nd meeting of the Commissioners of the WHO Social Link Commission, members of this Commission commended the quality and efficiency of services provided by these units in rural and remote areas, particularly for residents of earthquake-affected areas.

The delegation also welcomed the efforts made to ensure the continuity of health services of high quality standards, praising the prompt response of health officials following the Al Haouz earthquake which helped provide immediate and effective services to those affected in rural areas, a statement from the Ministry of Health and Social Protection said. 

On this occasion, Ait Taleb underlined the importance of the Royal program for Connected Mobile Medical Units in improving access to healthcare services in rural areas, noting that this initiative is in line with the High Royal Guidelines aimed at reinforcing healthcare provision and guaranteeing access to healthcare services for all citizens.

Etienne Krug, Director of WHO's Department of Social Determinants of Health, welcomed the Royal project to provide Connected Mobile Medical Units, calling it a “model initiative” in the promotion of health equity.

“These units reflect an advanced Royal vision for high-quality healthcare services delivered to people in rural and remote areas”, he added, noting that this Royal program represents a major step forward in improving healthcare services and represents a pioneering model on a global scale, particularly in the field of rapid response to natural disasters, following the example of the Al Haouz earthquake.

During the visit, the delegation was briefed on the various services provided by the Connected Mobile Medical Units in areas affected by the September 8, 2023 earthquake, including maternal and child health services, first aid and remote medical consultations using modern communication technologies.

The visit is part of the Royal project for the Connected Mobile Medical Units program, launched by the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity to improve access to healthcare services for rural populations.

This project, one of the Royal projects to reform the healthcare system and generalize social protection, represents a model for medical intervention that combines providing local care with telemedicine.