Evaluation of health policy in the face of pandemic crises: Case of COVID 19

Abstract

The purpose of the evaluation of public health policy is to assess the effectiveness of this policy by comparing its results with the objectives assigned and the means implemented. However, it should not nevertheless be limited to this apparent simplicity of the thing. It sometimes comes up against shocks that can call into question even the continuity of public action.

As in the case of COVID 19, the mid-term evaluation of the health policy must shed light on the relevance, efficiency and above all the coherence of the said policy, hence its ability to mitigate the effects of the health crisis. As such, emergency responses to health threats require governance that can ensure coordination of incident management systems, funding, public awareness, and citizen and community engagement.

Thus, faced with the persistent threats of the pandemic, the implementation of effective health actions remains a priority for Morocco, resulting in the mobilization of all stakeholders in order to guarantee compliance with preventive measures and to provide assistance. citizens and this with a view to mitigating the heavy economic consequences of the health crisis.

In addition, the post-crisis period opens vast horizons for public sector reforms. Morocco must strengthen its planning for the resilience of its health system and encourage public policies, projects and investments that promote this resilience.

JEL Classification: I18.

Paper type: Theoretical Research