On October 29, 2026, two significant agreements were signed in Laâyoune, Morocco, between the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Laâyoune (FMPL), part of Ibn Zohr University, and two prominent American institutions. These agreements mark a substantial step forward in medical cooperation between Morocco and the United States. The signings took place during the second edition of the Moroccan-American Medical Days, an event that gathers medical professionals, professors, and researchers from both countries to discuss medical advancements and improved care practices.
The first memorandum of understanding was concluded with Celenova Fertility, represented by its Medical Director, Susan Nassab. The second agreement was signed with the Fetal Research Fund, represented by Professor Boris Petrikovsky. These MoUs aim to enhance cooperation in medical training, scientific research, and patient care. This collaboration will focus on sharing therapeutic strategies and protocols, as well as strengthening the competencies of doctors, students, and residents.
According to Susan Nassab, the agreement with Ibn Zohr University focuses on three main areas of cooperation: training and mentoring for doctors and students, developing scientific research, and improving patient care. Nassab, a specialist in obstetrics-gynecology and reproductive endocrinology, emphasized the importance of preserving fertility, especially in cancer patients, and treatments related to reproductive medicine. This partnership is expected to bring significant benefits to both Moroccan and American medical communities.
Professor Boris Petrikovsky highlighted that the memorandum between FMPL and the Fetal Research Fund, an international non-profit research organization, opens up prospects for joint research between Morocco and the US. The results of these studies can be published in the "Journal of Neonatal Care," a reputable medical journal. This collaboration is anticipated to contribute to advancements in fetal and neonatal health.
Fatima Zahra Alaoui, Dean of FMPL, noted that these agreements with recognized American institutions will allow the faculty to benefit from specialized expertise, particularly in fetal and neonatal health. This partnership is expected to contribute to the development of scientific research at the faculty and across Morocco. The agreements align with the goals of the Moroccan-American Medical Days, promoting medical and academic cooperation.
The signing of these memoranda of understanding demonstrates the growing cooperation between Morocco and the United States in the medical field. The events of the Moroccan-American Medical Days, taking place until October 30 in Laâyoune, provide a platform for medical professionals to share knowledge and discuss advancements in patient care. This collaboration is set to have a positive impact on medical practices and research in both countries.
The partnerships between FMPL and the American institutions are expected to yield significant benefits, including enhanced medical training, improved patient care, and contributions to scientific research. These agreements mark a new chapter in Morocco-US medical cooperation, with potential long-term impacts on healthcare and research in both nations.
Key points
- Morocco and the US have signed two memoranda of understanding to enhance cooperation in medical training, research, and patient care.
- The agreements were signed between Ibn Zohr University's Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Laâyoune and US institutions Celenova Fertility and Fetal Research Fund.
- The partnerships aim to improve medical practices, research, and patient care, with a focus on fetal and neonatal health, and reproductive medicine.
