A strategic partnership to transform access to healthcare
The Center for Innovation in e-Health (CIeS) has reached a significant new milestone in its mission to promote digital health in Morocco. The World Health Organization (WHO) office in Rabat and the Association for the Development of the Center for Innovation in e-Health (CIeS) recently signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at developing digital solutions in the field of sexual and reproductive health.
This strategic collaboration, formalized by the signing of a memorandum of understanding between our president, Professor Anass Doukkali, and Mariam Bigdeli, representative of the WHO in Morocco, marks a decisive turning point in our approach to digital health.
Innovation at the heart of "self-care"
Through this partnership, the two institutions aim to encourage the use of digital tools to support so-called "self-care" interventions, allowing individuals to better manage their sexual and reproductive health autonomously, while facilitating access to safe, confidential, and appropriate services.
This revolutionary approach places the individual at the center of their own health management by providing them with the necessary digital tools to:
- Access reliable information on sexual and reproductive health
- Benefit from confidential services tailored to specific needs
- Manage your health independently through innovative technological solutions
- Reduce traditional barriers to accessing care
A mission aligned with our core values
This collaboration perfectly aligns with the mission of CIeS as a catalyst for innovation in e-health. The objective is clear: to reduce inequalities in access to information and care, by relying on innovative technological solutions, implemented in accordance with national health strategies and the "health for all" vision advocated by the WHO.
The CIeS, a key player in transformation
As a center for training, research, and experimentation, CIeS brings its triple expertise:
🔬 Research and Innovation
Development of innovative digital solutions tailored to the specificities of the Moroccan context
🎓 Training and Skills Development
Strengthening the capacities of healthcare professionals in the field of e-health
🤝 Strategic Partnerships
Facilitation of the emergence of projects capable of addressing the current and future challenges of the healthcare system
A major societal issue
This partnership makes perfect sense in a context where issues related to reproductive health remain particularly sensitive, especially among women and youth. Digital solutions offer unique advantages:
- Enhanced confidentiality for sensitive subjects
- 24/7 access to information and services
- Personalization of care pathways
- Reduction of stigmas related to certain consultations
Toward a more inclusive health ecosystem
With this alliance, the WHO and the CIeS affirm their shared commitment to building a more inclusive, modern, and accessible health ecosystem, in line with Morocco's public health ambitions.
This initiative is part of the continuity of our major actions:
- Organization of the International e-Health Forum (IeHF)
- Publication of our White Papers on the digitalization of health
- Development of the University Diploma in e-Health and Connected Medicine
- Support for healthtech startups
Future prospects
This partnership with the WHO opens new perspectives for the development of digital health in Morocco and positions our country as a regional hub for innovation in e-health. It reflects the international recognition of CIeS's expertise and its ability to carry out large-scale projects.
The next steps will include:
- The concrete development of digital self-care tools
- The training of specialized professionals
- The assessment of the impact of the deployed solutions
- The extension of the model to other areas of health
The CIeS continues to play its pioneering role in the digital transformation of the healthcare sector in Morocco, in collaboration with the most prestigious international institutions.
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