Morocco has stepped up its extensive social reform program by introducing direct financial assistance for needy families. As of this December 28, nearly one million families, or 3.5 million Moroccans, started receiving direct financial assistance for the first time. Submitting applications remains open to families meeting the eligibility threshold, and will benefit from direct social assistance. The program, part of a comprehensive social reform launched by King Mohammed VI in 2020, also includes the expansion of social coverage. Concurrently, the country has undertaken to extend mandatory health coverage to the entire population, a process initiated in 2021.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 31, 2023 18:02 UTC