Health promotion for migrants in Morocco: Progress, challenges et prospects

Abstract Morocco has become a land of permanent settlement for migrants. In promoting their health, we have made a significant progress with persistence of challenges Progress: Development and implementation of a National Strategy to promote the health of migrantsFree access to primary care and emergency care and screening services;Free access to health coverage program for regular migrants. Challenges: Development of a health surveillance system for the migrant populationStrengthening the skills of healthcare professionals to take care of the specific health needs of the migrant population (tropical diseases);Strengthening of medical, psycho-social assistance for migrants, protection of particularly vulnerable categories (women and children) and intersectoral coordination;Stimulate action by civil society and the community in promoting the health of migrants. Prospects for action: Integrate migrant health data into the health information system of health facilities and health programs;Develop and implement a health education plan adapted to the specificities of migrant populations;Establish a network of hospital units specializing in tropical pathology, acting as national reference teams;Define and implement a capacity building program for health professionals (doctors, nurses and social workers);Support civil society organizations to improve their intervention capacity in the area of migrant health.