Trends and Prospects of the Moroccan Health System: 2010-2030

Abstract

This chapter looks at the current situation of health deficits and shortages in Morocco with a focus on the role of medical education. The trends and prospects in health care, medical staffing, and medical education are analyzed. The attained results from both trend description and simulations of patterns show major shortages relative to the needs. The existence of these trends appeals for further cooperation in the areas of health care through emphasis on medical education and research. These outcomes appear to be promising for the pursuit of satisfying the needs of a growing population and demand for healthcare. Further cooperation can lead to the acceleration of a mutual win-win collaborative process between Northern and Southern economies with no room for brain drain in the case of medical doctors. This chapter introduces the health system of Morocco to the reader and helps in better perceiving the survey conducted with medical doctors in Morocco and that is analyzed in the following chapter.