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Morocco's King Mohammed VI, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, has inaugurated the Mohammed VI International University Hospital Complex in Rabat. The project marks a major step in transforming Morocco’s healthcare system. The King also directed the commissioning of the Mohammed VI University Hospital Centre in Agadir to improve access to healthcare in the country’s southern regions. Developed by the Mohammed VI Foundation for Science and Health, the Rabat hospital complex combines advanced medical care, research, and academic training. Built on 280,000 m², it includes two main entities — the Mohammed VI International University Hospital and the Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences. The hospital has an initial capacity of 600 beds, expandable to 1,000, and over 30 specialised departments such as neurosurgery, cardiology, oncology, and radiotherapy. It is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including Africa’s first PET-MRI scanner, a fully automated laboratory, and a robotised pharmacy. The Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences can host 8,000 students and includes faculties of medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, nursing, biomedical engineering, and veterinary medicine. It has 15 auditoriums, 72 classrooms, and an international medical simulation centre, providing hands-on training in advanced clinical environments. The Rabat complex is also environmentally sustainable, featuring 8,800 m² of solar panels that supply over 10% of its energy needs, reducing carbon emissions by 40%. In Agadir, the new university hospital spans 30 hectares with a capacity of 867 beds and an investment of 3.1 billion dirhams ($844 million). It features digital operating rooms, intensive care units, and Africa’s first Revo I surgical robot for minimally invasive procedures. The hospital will serve nearly three million people in the Souss-Massa region and neighbouring areas, offering specialised services in mother-and-child care, cardiology, and emergency medicine. These two facilities reflect Morocco’s drive to achieve health sovereignty, equitable access to care, and professional medical training nationwide — a strong signal of the country’s commitment to modern, inclusive, and sustainable healthcare.
