Despite No Healthcare Background, Amine Tehraoui Appointed as New Health Minister Succeeding Khalid Ait Taleb

Amine Tehraoui was appointed this Wednesday as the new Minister of Health, succeeding Khalid Ait Taleb, who has held the position since 2019. Tehraoui is a prominent figure in business and administration, despite having no direct background in medicine or healthcare.

The new minister comes from within companies managed by the Akhannouch couple, where he held several strategic positions at “Aksal” Group since 2012, reflecting the great trust placed in him. He began his career at Attijari Finances Corp before moving to “Akwa” and “Aksal” groups, where he assumed numerous leadership positions.

In addition to his financial background, Tehraoui served as chief of staff at the Ministry of Agriculture during Aziz Akhannouch’s tenure as minister. He was also appointed as Secretary-General of the Head of Government’s Office in late September, before being appointed today as Minister of Health.

Government Reshuffle: Eight New Ministers Appointed in Akhannouch’s Government

King Mohammed VI presided over a formal ceremony at the Royal Palace in Rabat on Wednesday to restructure Aziz Akhannouch’s government. The occasion saw the appointment of eight new ministers, reflecting a strong desire to enhance government performance and introduce new competencies to face current challenges.

Here is the list of new ministers:

  • Mohammed Saad Berrada: Minister of National Education, Primary Education, and Sports
  • Amine Tehraoui: Minister of Health and Social Protection
  • Ahmed Bouaari: Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fishing, Rural Development, Water, and Forests
  • Ezzeddine Midaoui: Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation
  • Abdessamad Qaiouh: Minister of Transport and Logistics
  • Naima Ben Yahya: Minister of Solidarity, Social Integration, and Family
  • Karim Zidan: Delegate Minister in charge of Investment, Convergence, and Evaluation of Public Policies
  • Amal Fallah Seghrouchni: Delegate Minister in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform

These appointments come as part of efforts to improve government performance, particularly in health and education sectors, while focusing on achieving digital transformation, developing infrastructure, and promoting investment.

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