On July 22, 2026, Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita represented King Mohammed VI at the African Union (AU) extraordinary summit in Accra, Ghana, focused on eliminating AIDS. The summit, held under the AU theme for 2026, aimed to accelerate progress toward ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.
Bourita highlighted Morocco's royal vision for African health sovereignty, emphasizing the need for local pharmaceutical production and stronger health systems. He noted Morocco's initiatives, including the construction of a vaccine manufacturing plant in Benslimane, which aligns with the AU's goal of increasing Africa's vaccine production capacity.
The summit reviewed the African Union's Catalytic Framework to End AIDS, TB, and Malaria by 2030, with leaders discussing financing gaps and the impact of global health crises. Bourita called for enhanced South-South cooperation and technology transfer to achieve health independence.
Morocco's participation underscores its commitment to continental solidarity, as the country has invested in health infrastructure and partnerships across Africa. The summit concluded with a call for increased domestic funding and stronger regulatory frameworks.
