Digital Healthcare Innovation in Morocco Leveraging Telemedicine, Internet of Medical Things, and Artificial Intelligence for Chronic Disease Management

Morocco, facing a growing prevalence of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases, must overcome significant challenges to modernize its healthcare system. In this context, the integration of digital technologies, including telemedicine, the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and healthcare system interoperability, represents a promising solution to improve the management of chronic diseases. This article examines how these technologies can be utilized to transform the Moroccan healthcare system into a more accessible, efficient, and patient-focused model of care. The paper reviews recent pilot projects and initiatives, focusing on infrastructure development, remote monitoring, AI and IoMT integration, public health campaigns, and national health programs aimed at improving access to treatment. Building on these observations, the paper explores the potential of an integrated digital health system for managing chronic diseases and proposes a national integrated care architecture that connects Morocco’s public and private healthcare providers. These insights highlight the significance of digital health in Morocco and provide a framework for improved, more patient-centered, and more efficient advanced healthcare. Future perspectives focus on developing an adapted digital transformation approach to further enhance chronic disease management.

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BioMedInformatics
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2026-04-15
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https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedinformatics6020022
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Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
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Digital Healthcare Innovation in Morocco Leveraging Telemedicine, Internet of Medical Things, and Artificial Intelligence for Chronic Disease Management

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Digital Healthcare Innovation in Morocco Leveraging Telemedicine, Internet of Medical Things, and Artificial Intelligence for Chronic Disease Management

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Abstract

Morocco, facing a growing prevalence of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases, must overcome significant challenges to modernize its healthcare system. In this context, the integration of digital technologies, including telemedicine, the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and healthcare system interoperability, represents a promising solution to improve the management of chronic diseases. This article examines how these technologies can be utilized to transform the Moroccan healthcare system into a more accessible, efficient, and patient-focused model of care. The paper reviews recent pilot projects and initiatives, focusing on infrastructure development, remote monitoring, AI and IoMT integration, public health campaigns, and national health programs aimed at improving access to treatment. Building on these observations, the paper explores the potential of an integrated digital health system for managing chronic diseases and proposes a national integrated care architecture that connects Morocco’s public and private healthcare providers. These insights highlight the significance of digital health in Morocco and provide a framework for improved, more patient-centered, and more efficient advanced healthcare. Future perspectives focus on developing an adapted digital transformation approach to further enhance chronic disease management.

BioMedInformaticsVol. 6(2)
Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University (MA)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 20%
Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
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