Rachid Talbi Alami, President of Morocco's House of Representatives, represented King Mohammed VI at the "One Health" summit held in Lyon on Tuesday, April 8, 2026. Speaking on behalf of the Moroccan sovereign, he called on African nations to adopt a coordinated, continent-wide response to the intertwined challenges of public health and climate change.
Talbi Alami highlighted concrete initiatives undertaken by Morocco under the leadership of King Mohammed VI aimed at improving health conditions across Africa. He emphasized that the "One Health" approach — which recognizes the interconnection between human, animal, and environmental health — is particularly relevant for the African continent, where climate change is increasingly driving disease outbreaks and health crises.
Morocco positioned itself as a model for South-South cooperation, pointing to its health diplomacy efforts and investments in African healthcare infrastructure. The Moroccan representative stressed that no single country can address these challenges alone, and that a unified African framework is essential to building resilience against future pandemics and climate-related health threats.
The Lyon summit brought together health and environment officials from multiple countries to discuss integrated strategies linking biodiversity, climate, and public health policy. Morocco's participation underscored its growing role as a bridge between Africa and international institutions on issues of sustainable development and global health governance.
