Prime Highlights:
- King Mohammed VI and Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan inaugurated the Mohammed VI International University Hospital Complex in Rabat
- The hospital aims to provide world-class medical care while serving as a leading centre for training and research for students from the Mohammed VI University of Science and Health.
Key Facts:
- The complex features Africa’s first PET-MRI scanner, a PET-CT system, a 3 Tesla Omega MRI, a robotic pharmacy, and a fully automated laboratory platform for rapid testing.
- The project is part of Morocco’s national healthcare plan, supported by the 2026 Finance Bill, which allocates 140 billion dirhams for education and health initiatives.
Background
King Mohammed VI, joined by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, inaugurated the Mohammed VI International University Hospital Complex in Rabat on Monday, marking a key milestone in Morocco’s healthcare reform.
Built by the Mohammed VI Foundation for Science and Health, the new complex is designed to deliver world-class medical care while serving as a leading centre for training and research. The king wants all citizens to have access to modern, high-quality healthcare.
The hospital employs Africa’s first PET-MRI scanner, a PET-CT system, and a 3 Tesla Omega MRI to provide advanced diagnoses. It also has a robotic pharmacy, a medical simulation centre, and Africa’s first fully automated laboratory platform for fast and accurate biological testing.
The complex offers the most up-to-date therapies and a smooth medical service system. It also serves as a training hub for students from the Mohammed VI University of Science and Health, giving them hands-on experience with advanced tools and systems.
According to Dr. Tayeb Hamdi, a health policy expert, the project is a major part of the king’s plan to build universal health coverage and make healthcare a pillar of national development.
The Rabat complex is part of a larger national effort that also includes the Mohammed VI University Hospital in Agadir, which features Africa’s first robotic surgery unit. Together, these projects are designed to raise the standard of medicine, increase the number of trainees, and make it easier for local people to obtain the kind of care they need.
The changes are financed by the 2026 Finance Bill, which provides 140 billion dirhams for education and health, and is a strong indication of Morocco’s ambition to create a just and modern social system.
