Casablanca – The Ministry of Health and Social Protection signed a partnership agreement today, Friday in Casablanca, with the Mohammed VI Foundation for Sciences and Health, and the Moroccan Agency for Blood and its Derivatives, with the aim of strengthening institutional cooperation and improving the quality of health services.
This agreement, signed by Mr. Amine Tehraoui, Minister of Health and Social Protection, Professor Lahcen Belyamani, Chairman and CEO of the Mohammed VI Foundation for Sciences and Health, and Professor Kamal Doghmi, Director General of the Moroccan Agency for Blood and its Derivatives, aims to strengthen cooperation between the three parties in the fields of plasma collection, as part of the efforts made to improve health infrastructure in the Kingdom and achieve self-sufficiency in these vital products.
The agreement includes a set of main axes that aim to raise the level of awareness about the importance of blood and plasma donation among the public, and to develop training programs for health personnel, including specialists in the field of blood and its derivatives management, with a focus on research and innovation in the fields of blood transfusion and public health.
The agreement, which was signed on the sidelines of the International Exhibition for Simulation in Health Sciences (SIM AFRICA 2025), also provides for the establishment of modern plasma centers, in addition to developing mobile units to ensure wide regional coverage in various regions of the Kingdom.
In a speech on the occasion, Mr. Tehraoui confirmed that this agreement is an important step in the path of improving the quality of healthcare services in Morocco, highlighting that this partnership will contribute to ensuring the sustainability of plasma and its safe and effective distribution, in line with international standards in the field of blood transfusion.
The Minister added that this agreement will contribute to meeting the citizens' needs for blood products in a sustainable manner, and achieving health security in the long term.
For its part, the Mohammed VI Foundation for Sciences and Health and the Moroccan Agency for Blood and its Derivatives expressed their full commitment to implementing the terms of the agreement, which will work to develop the Kingdom's capabilities in the field of plasma collection.
The parties also emphasized the importance of the partnership between the public and private sectors to achieve tangible results in this vital field, with a focus on strengthening cooperation with international partners and exchanging experiences and modern technologies in the field of blood transfusion.
The signatories stressed the need to align standards and practices related to blood collection and qualification, in accordance with international standards, confirming that this agreement represents an important step towards achieving the Kingdom's sovereignty in the field of blood products, and constitutes a fundamental lever for improving health services provided to citizens, while allowing for a better response to their needs and strengthening Morocco's ability to face future health challenges.
The agreement also includes many other initiatives that include developing a national platform for analyzing blood samples, strengthening a secure supply chain to ensure the quality of blood products, and supporting research and development in the fields of plasma fractionation, gene therapy, and cell therapy.
The International Exhibition for Simulation in Health Sciences conference, which is held from April 10 to 12 at the Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences (UM6SS), is an important international event that brings together leading experts in the field of medical education and simulation in health sciences.
The exhibition program includes many seminars that address key topics such as integrating simulation into teaching or health assessment through the use of digital tools, in addition to practical workshops for mastering robotic surgery or simulation in emergency medicine.
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