Earthquake: King Mohammed VI visits hospitalized injured, donates blood, another token of his commitment to the welfare of his people

King Mohammed VI visited, on Tuesday afternoon, the Mohammed VI University Hospital in Marrakech, where the Sovereign enquired about the condition of the wounded, victims of the painful earthquake that occurred on Friday September 8, and that caused heavy human and material losses in several regions of the Kingdom.

The King visited the resuscitation and hospitalization departments for earthquake victims, where the Sovereign was informed of the state of health of the injured and the care they were receiving from the medical teams mobilized in the wake of this major natural disaster.

This Royal initiative of great moral support to the injured and their families reinforces the various initiatives and measures taken, in accordance with the high royal instructions, to rescue, assist, and support those affected by Al-Haouz earthquake.

Some 2,171 injured people were admitted to various hospitals in the Marrakech-Safi region, including 484 with major injuries and 1,570 with minor injuries. 248 people are still hospitalized.

On this occasion, King Mohammed VI donated blood, a powerful gesture that testifies to the royal benevolence and expresses the Sovereign’s full solidarity and compassion for the victims and their grieving families.

the King’s visit to the Mohammed VI University Hospital reflects the Sovereign’s great concern for the victims of Al-Haouz earthquake, and underscores the symbiosis that exists between the King and the people in times of hardship and misfortune, enabling the Kingdom of Morocco to manage current crises and look to the future with enthusiasm and determination.