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On Monday, May 4, 2026, the Minister of Health and Social Protection, Amin Tahraoui, presided over the signing ceremony of a partnership agreement with the company "Deep Echo," which aims to establish an institutional and research framework for developing and adopting artificial intelligence solutions in the field of ultrasound examination and pregnancy monitoring within public health institutions.
This agreement was signed on the sidelines of the first edition of the "GITEX Future Health Africa – Morocco" exhibition, held in Casablanca between May 4 and 6, 2026, under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI. This step falls within the context of implementing the royal directives aimed at reforming the national health system and expanding comprehensive health coverage, by integrating modern technologies to improve the quality of services and bring them closer to citizens. The agreement aims to facilitate access for pregnant women to accurate medical diagnosis before birth, by adopting an innovative digital solution that is gradually deployed within primary healthcare institutions and neighborhood hospitals, within the framework of an evaluative scientific study. The project also includes providing these institutions with advanced systems for digitizing and managing medical images for scientific research purposes, in addition to organizing programs to train health professionals and conduct advanced clinical studies. In this context, a pilot and research program will be launched in the Beni Mellal-Khenifra region, with the aim of testing the integration of artificial intelligence-enhanced examination protocols within the public health system, which contributes to improving the early detection of high-risk pregnancies, especially in remote areas, and directing them towards specialized institutions at the appropriate time. The adoption of a digital system for managing medical images will also enable the enhancement of remote medical consultation capabilities, and support health teams on the front lines, including general practitioners, nurses, and midwives, in making accurate and rapid decisions. The project also includes developing artificial intelligence models that are compatible with national demographic specifics, in addition to establishing national dashboards supported by health data to track maternal and child health indicators, and supporting health decisions based on scientific data. The Ministry of Health and Social Protection affirmed its commitment to continuing the digital transformation project within the health sector, and supporting research and technological innovation, while ensuring the protection of citizens' personal and health data, in accordance with the laws and legislation in force.
