King Mohammed VI, President of the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity, has instructed the Foundation to ensure that its centers dedicated to healthcare, disability support, and vocational training are fully accessible to the underprivileged populations they are intended to serve. The initial rollout covers 13 new centers whose construction and equipment have been completed across eight prefectures and provinces, the Foundation said in a statement. These facilities are part of broader programs aimed at improving access to local healthcare, supporting people with disabilities, and promoting the training and socio-professional integration of youth. The projects fall under three key programs: the Proximity Medical Centers (CMPs), the Mohammed VI National Center for the Disabled (CNMH) network, and the national program to combat addictive behaviors. A new CMP is set to open in Salé, with an investment of MAD 85.5 million, bringing the number of operational centers to six out of twelve planned nationwide. In the area of disability support, a new regional branch of the CNMH will open in Beni Mellal, with an investment of MAD 30 million, increasing the network to nine centers across Morocco. El Aroui will see the opening of a new hemodialysis center costing MAD 10 million, which will complement services at the nearby Mohammed VI Hospital and improve care for patients with kidney failure. Three new addiction treatment centers will also open in Chefchaouen (MAD 6.5 million), Al Hoceima (MAD 6.5 million), and Beni Mellal (MAD 4.5 million), bringing the total number of such centers to 18 in 15 cities. Six new vocational training centers are scheduled to open, focusing on high-potential sectors aligned with labor market needs. These include: - The Metalwork and Welding Training Center in Tit Mellil (MAD 94 million) - The Agricultural Training Center in Souk El Arbaa (MAD 34 million) - The Electricity and Electronics Training Center in Sidi Othmane, Casablanca (MAD 32.5 million) - The Services Sector Training Center in Oasis, Casablanca (MAD 25 million) - The Tourism Training Center in Chefchaouen (MAD 15.2 million) - The Handicrafts Training Center in Chefchaouen (MAD 9.4 million) These centers aim to equip young people from disadvantaged backgrounds with practical skills in promising sectors. Additionally, a new socio-educational center will open in Izemouren (MAD 3.5 million)—the first of its kind in this locality in Al Hoceima province—offering educational and vocational guidance support for youth. Management of these centers will be carried out by the Foundation's partners, including the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, the State Secretariat for Handicrafts and the Social and Solidarity Economy, the Office for Vocational Training and Labor Promotion (OFPPT), and specialized associations. With these new openings, the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity continues to advance its mission to improve access to healthcare, training, and social support for vulnerable communities—placing proximity and inclusion at the heart of its approach.
