Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Morocco marks a year of robotic surgery success, including record-setting remote operations. Oncorad leads with 178 procedures and expanding training programs. The health ministry plans robotics for major hospitals, targeting widespread adoption and rural access by 2030, cementing Morocco’s role as a regional medical technology hub.
Moroccan surgeon Youness Ahallal made history by performing the world’s first intercontinental robotic prostatectomy, remotely conducting the surgery from Shanghai while a team in Casablanca assisted. This breakthrough in telesurgery promises to improve healthcare access, reduce inequalities, and enhance surgical expertise across remote regions.
Kuwait’s Minister of Health, Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi, highlighted the country’s healthcare advancements, including the integration of AI and robotic surgery. New hospitals are set to open, and a digital transformation initiative is underway. The conference focused on AI’s impact on healthcare and Kuwait’s commitment to technological innovation.