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King Mohammed VI Inaugurates World-Class University Hospital Complex in Rabat
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI, accompanied by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, on Monday presided over the inauguration of the Mohammed VI International University Hospital Complex in Rabat — a cutting-edge medical facility designed to deliver world-class healthcare and advanced training in health professions.
Built by the Mohammed VI Foundation for Science and Health, the new complex marks a major milestone in Morocco’s health sector, aligning with the King’s vision to ensure equitable, high-quality medical services accessible to all citizens. It also represents a new generation of smart and sustainable hospital infrastructure integrating research, innovation, and education.
On the same occasion, His Majesty also issued directives for the opening of the Mohammed VI University Hospital in Agadir, a major medical hub set to revolutionize healthcare in the Souss-Massa region.
A New Benchmark in African Healthcare
Erected over 280,000 square meters, the Rabat complex comprises two main entities: the Mohammed VI International University Hospital (190,000 m²) and the Mohammed VI University of Health and Science (90,000 m²).
The hospital begins operations with a 600-bed capacity, expandable to 1,000, and houses over 30 centers of excellence in key medical specialties including robotic surgery, neurosurgery, interventional cardiology, oncology, and radiotherapy. It features 24 operating rooms, 143 critical care beds (including 30 neonatal incubators), and cutting-edge equipment such as Africa’s first PET-MRI scanner, a 3 Tesla Omega MRI, and the continent’s first fully automated laboratory platform.
The facility also introduces Morocco’s first digital pathology lab, a robotized hospital pharmacy, and specialized units for severe burns and hyperbaric oxygen therapy — the only of their kind in the country.
With a strong emphasis on patient-centered care, the hospital offers personalized treatment pathways ensuring comfort, safety, and efficiency, while also serving as a training platform for students of the Mohammed VI University of Health and Science.
The adjoining university — equipped with 15 amphitheaters and a capacity for 8,000 students — will train future professionals across medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary science, biomedical engineering, and nursing.
Sustainability and Innovation
The Rabat complex is equally notable for its eco-conscious design, earning the HQE “Excellent” environmental certification. It integrates 8,800 m² of photovoltaic panels, meeting more than 10% of its energy needs and cutting carbon emissions by 40%.
Agadir Hospital: A Model of Regional Modernization
The newly opened Mohammed VI University Hospital of Agadir, covering 30 hectares (127,000 m² built) and built at a cost of 3.1 billion dirhams, further strengthens Morocco’s health network.
With 867 beds and a range of specialized units — including mother-and-child, surgery, radiology, and cardiology centers — the Agadir hospital also boasts 19 operating theaters, a central robotized pharmacy, and is the first hospital in Africa to integrate 3D robotic surgery technology.
Serving nearly three million people, the hospital is expected to transform healthcare access in the Souss-Massa region, create thousands of jobs, and make a lasting contribution to Morocco’s social and economic development.
African teams will battle for the remaining qualification spots for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup this weekend as the final round of qualifiers reaches its climax across the continent.
In Kampala, Ghana will attempt to protect a slender 2-1 first-leg advantage when they face Uganda’s U20 girls away from home.
Cameroon are also in a strong position ahead of their return-leg clash against Tanzania in Dar es Salaam after securing a 3-1 victory in the first meeting.
Meanwhile, Benin will fancy their chances of advancing when they host Côte d’Ivoire following a 1-1 draw in Abidjan.
Nigeria’s Falconets are equally close to qualification after earning a 2-0 first-leg victory over Malawi ahead of Saturday’s decisive encounter in Lilongwe.
The successful teams will join the global field for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Poland next year.
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The London Marathon broke the record for the highest number of finishers in a marathon, with 59,830 participants completing the course to surpass the mark of 59,226 at last year’s New York City event.
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe shattered the world record to become the first man to run the marathon in under two hours, followed by Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha, who also breached the two-hour barrier on Sunday.
“To then break the record of the largest number of finishers in the history of marathons underlines the inspirational nature of the London Marathon. We are incredibly proud to have set a new Guinness World Record,” said Hugh Brasher, CEO of London Marathon Events.
In the women’s race, three women ran under two hours and 16 minutes in a single race for the first time ever, as Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa defended her title by shattering her own women ‘s-only world record
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By George Akpayen
The finish line is now in sight in this season’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), and much of the talk has centred on the title race and those at the other end of the table, which surprisingly include last season’s champions Remo Stars.
However, there is another race shaping up among the leading top scorers this season, and this could see as many as six or more players going head-to-head in the final six matchdays.
Top contenders in the race for the battle for the golden boot are Enugu Rangers’ striker, Godwin Obaje and Ikorodu City winger Joseph Arumala, who have scored 11 goals apiece.
On the tails of the top-two scoring individuals are Victor Mbaoma (Remo Stars), El-Kanemi Warriors midfielder Daddy Abdulrahman, Katsina United’s Uche Collins and Emeka Obioma of Abia Warriors, all on 10 goals each.
THE PERFORMANCE BREAKDOWN
Out of the top-six leading scorers, Obaje, Arumala and Mbaoma have more direct goal involvement. Obaje and Arumala have 11 goals and two assists each, while Mbaoma has 10 goals and assists from 23 appearances, which is the least number of matches featured in among the leading scorers. Mbaoma missed most of the early parts of the season due to bruised ribs.
El-Kanemi Warriors midfielder Abdulrahman has made the most appearances among the top-six scorers and has a 12-goal direct involvement (10 goals + two assists).
Obioma is however, the only top-six scorer who is yet to register an assist this season after 26 appearances for Abia Warriors.
Interestingly, Collins is the only top-six scorer who has netted a hat-trick this season so far.
THE CHASING PACK
There is also the chasing pack in the race for the Golden Boot. One of them is Plateau United winger Temitope Vincent Adebayo, who has scored nine goals. Sodiq Ibrahim (3SC), Enyimba striker Chidera Michael, and Igbunu Evwierhurhoma of Warri Wolves.
The variety of players in the chasing pack also makes the race intriguing as they have been consistent goal scorers in recent matchweeks. They are definitely breathing down the necks of the frontrunners.
There are also the outsiders in the race. Jonathan Mairiga of Wikki Tourists, Chidozie Iwundu (Rangers) and Bendel Insurance duo of Kayode Oke, 3SC’s Qamar Adegoke and Alex Oweilayefa – all on eight goals. On seven goals is Kano Pillars legend Rabiu Ali.
WORTHY MENTION
However, Iwundu deserves a big mention among the top scorers as he is the top-scoring defender. He has made 29 appearances for Rangers and has been booked three times and sent off once.
Iwundu’s goalscoring form from his centre-back role has also been important for his club in their title aspirations this season, and his team will hope his form can continue into the final six matchdays.
No doubt, there will be twists and turns for individual glory in a race that is still wide open. Fixture difficulty, favourable run-in, struggling defences and hunger in front of goal are surely going to be among the factors that would decide who wins this race in an unpredictable league. At this point, nothing is guaranteed as all top marksmen are odds-on to claim the top individual prize.
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