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These weaknesses undermine governance capacity, impair care coordination and delay evidence-informed decision-making.\nAim: To co-design and implement a balanced scorecard (BSC)-based digital performance governance model in a public university oncology centre in northern Morocco.\nSetting: The study was conducted at a public tertiary oncology centre integrated into Morocco\u2019s National Cancer Control Programme.\nMethods: A qualitative participatory action research (PAR) design was used. Multidisciplinary workshops and semi-structured interviews supported the development of a BSC framework and the validation of 21 performance indicators across five perspectives: clinical results, financial sustainability, patient experience, internal processes and learning and growth. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and patient-reported experience measures (PREMs) were integrated into a digital dashboard. Descriptive statistics and thematic analysis were conducted within the PAR and BSC framework.\nResults: Operational indicators, including treatment completion and equipment utilisation, were high (\u224890%), reflecting strong technical capacity. Diagnostic delays and late-stage presentation remained frequent. Patient-centred processes were weaker: satisfaction with care coordination and supportive services was suboptimal, and coverage of psychosocial and nutritional support was limited. 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