The history of medicine in Morocco serves as a bridge between the Al-Andalus heritage and modern clinical practice. During the Islamic Golden Age, institutions such as the University of Al-Karaouine in Fez pioneered medical education, while figures of the stature of Avenzoar laid the foundations for surgery and experimental pharmacology. This tradition of empirical knowledge coexisted for centuries with a rich tradition of herbal and community medicine, which still forms part of the cultural identity and primary healthcare system in rural areas of the Maghreb.
In the 20th century, the system underwent a transformation under the French Protectorate, with the introduction of Western hospital-based medicine and mass vaccination campaigns. After gaining independence in 1956, Morocco faced the challenge of nationalizing its medical workforce, moving from having barely thirty local professionals to building a national network of medical schools. Today, the country is focused on universal health coverage (UHC) and the modernization of its infrastructure, establishing itself as a hub for specialized medical services in North Africa.
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DR. WILLIAM GEORGE BARNARD (1892 - 1956)
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