Presentation of the situational analysis of noncommunicable diseases and the multisectoral action plan for noncommunicable diseases 2023-2024
The Minister of Health and Social Protection, Prof. Khalid Ait Taleb, chairs in the company of the Minister of Habous and Islamic Affairs, Mr. Ahmed Toufiq, and the Minister of Solidarity, Social Inclusion and Family, Ms. Aawatif Hayar, and in the presence of the representative of the World Health Organization office, the Director of the French Development Agency, the representative of the UN Women office, and representatives of government departments, the presentation ceremony of the situational analysis and the multisectoral action plan for non-communicable diseases 2023-2024. And this, at the Bouregreg convention center in Salé.
This event aims to consolidate the commitment of stakeholders in the implementation of the national multisectoral strategy for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases for the period 2019-2029.
This initiative made it possible to present the results of the contextual analysis of the management of non-communicable diseases in the regions of Fez – Meknes and Béni – Mellal – Khénifra, as well as the multisectoral action plan for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases for the period 2023-2024.
In addition, the national epidemiological situation regarding non-communicable diseases and their risk factors was highlighted, with alarming statistics indicating that 83% of deaths in Morocco are attributable to these diseases. Cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases represent 24% of premature deaths among Moroccans aged 30 to 70, according to data from the World Health Organization for the year 2022.
The Ministry of Health and Social Protection has taken significant steps by adopting the national multisectoral strategy for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases for the period 2019-2029. This strategy, developed and implemented in a participatory and preventive manner, is a model for integrating health into all policies. Efforts in this area have been reinforced by the signing of the National Charter for the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases by 17 strategic partners, including 11 government sectors, as well as 2 public institutions and 4 non-governmental organizations.
Therefore, the signatories of this charter expressed their commitment to adopt the national multisectoral strategy for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases, integrating it into their respective areas of intervention. Additionally, they have taken the lead in creating enabling conditions to reduce common risk factors associated with non-communicable diseases to improve nutrition, and reduce tobacco and alcohol consumption.
It is important to emphasize that the dynamics and intervention efforts will be strengthened to achieve the objectives set by 2029 thanks to the union of new partners, who have expressed their willingness to adopt this strategy and support it by making of the fight against non-communicable diseases a common priority.
