African Lion 2024: High-Level Moroccan-US Military Delegation Visits Medical-Surgical Field Hospital in Tata province
A high-level delegation from the General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and the US Army on Wednesday visited the medical-surgical field hospital deployed in Akka municipality, province of Tata.
Upon their arrival, members of the delegation led by FAR Inspector General and Commander of the Southern Zone, Lieutenant General Mohammed Berrid, and U.S. Africa Command commander, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, followed explanations on the goals of this initiative and the human and logistical resources mobilized to ensure the success of this humanitarian operation as well as the various services provided for the local population.
This hospital, mobilizing medical teams made up of doctors and nurses from FAR and the US Army, is part of the parallel activities of the combined Moroccan-American exercise “African Lion 2024”, which is being held in accordance with the high instructions of King Mohammed VI, Supreme Commander and Chief of the General Staff of FAR.
The health facility, operational since May 16, provides medical and surgical services covering several specialties, including cardiology, ENT, pediatrics, internal medicine, gynecology, radiology, odontology and ophthalmology.
The population also benefits from surgeries, distribution of corrective glasses and vaccination against measles.
Subsequently, the delegation which also included US Ambassador to Morocco, Puneet Talwar, paid a visit to the Gallery of Resistance and Liberation’s Historical Memory in Akka.
“African Lion 2024”, running until May 31, is the largest exercise in Africa and is an annual event where military executives come together to exchange procedures and experiences, particularly in terms of training and combined joint training.
This twentieth edition testifies to the sustainability which characterizes cooperation between the FAR and the US Army, reflecting the historical and solid links which between the two countries.
