Get ready for a game-changer in African digital health! Morocco is stepping into the spotlight as the Association pour le Développement du Centre d’Innovation en e-Santé (ADCIES), the powerhouse behind the Centre d’Innovation en e-Santé (CIeS), is joining forces with global heavyweights HIMSS and IHE Catalyst. Mark your calendars for April 14, 2025, at GITEX Africa 2025 in Marrakech, where the official signing ceremony will kick off an electrifying national and continent-wide push for digital health!

This isn’t just another partnership; it’s a dynamic roadmap with some seriously exciting milestones:

• GITEX Africa Deep Dive: Expect a high-impact strategic panel at GITEX Africa, tackling the hottest topics in digital health.
• Africa’s FIRST Interoperability Lab – Huge! We’re talking about the creation of the first-ever Interoperability Laboratory for Health Information Systems in Africa! This is where the magic happens – testing, certification, and training for Moroccan e-health companies, healthtech startups, and public sector players.
• HIMSS EMRAM™ is Coming to Town: Morocco is adopting the HIMSS EMRAM™ model to shine a light on the digital maturity of its healthcare facilities.
• IeHF 2025: First Look at Progress: Get ready for a sneak peek at the initial results at IeHF 2025 in November 2025.

Unlocking the Potential of e-Health
The Interoperability Laboratory is designed to be a springboard for the local e-health scene. Imagine this:

• e-Health Companies Leveling Up: Moroccan e-health companies will have access to top-tier testing and certification, aligning with global standards like HL7 FHIR, CDA, DICOM, and IPS.
• Startups Ready for Takeoff: Healthtech startups gain access to real-world scenarios, pilot projects, and killer training programs.
• Public Sector Gets Tech-Savvy: Institutions and public decision-makers get a neutral zone for technical validation, ensuring smooth integration into public health policies.

Morocco: Your Next Medical Tourism Hotspot
Here’s the bigger picture: Morocco is strategically positioning itself as a major player in medical tourism. By boosting the quality, traceability, and interoperability of health data, the CIeS lab and its partners are creating a seamless, secure, and globally recognized healthcare journey. This means international patients get coordinated, transparent care that meets the highest standards, making Morocco an even more attractive destination in a booming industry.

National Strategy: Aligned and Amplified
This isn’t happening in a vacuum. This project is 100% in sync with Morocco’s grand vision to be Africa’s leading digital services hub. It’s laser-focused on:

• Digital Sovereignty: Taking control of health data interoperability.
• Upskilling the Workforce: Boosting e-health skills across the board.
• Local Tech on the Rise: Promoting home-grown technology solutions.
• Regional Power: Driving integration through open and certified standards.

HIMSS EMRAM™: Game On!
Starting May 2025, ten pioneering Moroccan healthcare institutions (public and private) will jump into the HIMSS EMRAM™ assessment program. This is about:

• Knowing Your Number: Pinpointing their current level of digital maturity.
• Finding the Fixes: Diagnosing areas for improvement (think interoperability, cybersecurity, and governance).
• Leveling Up: Accelerating progress towards levels 4 and 5, essential for joining the future national Health Information Exchange (HIE).
• Aiming for the Top: Providing a roadmap for institutions shooting for levels 6-7, putting them in the global elite.

GITEX Africa 2025: The Interoperability Huddle!
Get ready for an insightful panel at GITEX Africa 2025, hosted by CIeS: “Digital Health: Maturity, Interoperability and AI Serving a Connected Health Ecosystem in Africa.” Expect a dynamic mix of experts from HIMSS, IHE Catalyst, African digital health authorities, and key players from the private sector.

The agenda?

• HIMSS Models Unpacked: Showing how HIMSS maturity models revolutionize hospital governance.
• IHE Profiles in Action: Demonstrating the impact of IHE profiles in strategic scenarios like medical tourism, pilgrim safety, and even FIFA 2030!
• AI’s Interoperability Boost: Highlighting how AI is automating interoperability and making it smarter.
• Lab Launch: Innovation Central: Officially launching the Health Interoperability Laboratory as the beating heart of e-health innovation in Morocco.

This powerhouse collaboration between CIeS, HIMSS, and IHE Catalyst is set to supercharge the adoption of interoperable health information systems, driving major breakthroughs in healthcare across Morocco and the entire African continent.