CHU Souissi

Hôpital de Maternité Souissi is one of Morocco’s most established public maternity hospitals, strategically located on Avenue Ibn Rochd in the nation’s capital, Rabat. Functioning under the umbrella of the Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire Ibn Sina (CHUIS) —the largest university hospital network in the country—Souissi plays a pivotal role in advancing women’s and newborn health for millions of residents in Rabat-Salé-Kénitra and beyond. The hospital’s integration within a teaching-and-research ecosystem ensures that patients benefit not only from bedside clinical excellence but also from the latest evidence-based protocols emerging from academic inquiry and continuous professional development.

From routine antenatal check-ups to complex surgical interventions, Souissi covers the entire spectrum of obstetric and gynecologic care. Expectant mothers can access prenatal screening, ultrasound imaging, laboratory diagnostics, and personalized monitoring programs that detect and manage gestational diabetes, hypertension, and other high-risk conditions early. When it comes time for delivery, the hospital offers multiple birthing suites equipped with fetal monitoring systems, pain-management options, and the expertise of multidisciplinary teams composed of obstetricians, midwives, anesthesiologists, and neonatologists. Cesarean sections, instrumental deliveries, and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries are performed in modern operating theaters that comply with rigorous sterility and safety standards.

One of the institution’s distinguishing assets is its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Staffed 24/7, the NICU provides specialized ventilation, phototherapy, and incubator care for premature or medically fragile newborns. Lactation consultants and pediatric nutritionists work hand-in-hand with neonatologists to promote breast-feeding and optimal growth during those critical first days of life. In addition, the hospital’s family-planning clinic offers counseling on contraception, fertility assessment, and postoperative follow-up, underscoring Souissi’s commitment to women’s health across every stage of the reproductive journey.

April 2024 marked a new milestone with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art catheterization laboratory. This unit, equipped with advanced imaging and interventional technology, enables the management of vascular complications, congenital anomalies, and selected cardiopulmonary emergencies in both mothers and newborns without referral to external facilities. Highly trained biomedical engineers, nurses, and physicians collaborate to ensure that each procedure adheres to international quality and safety benchmarks, thereby aligning the hospital with Morocco’s broader health-sector reforms focusing on accessibility and excellence.

Beyond its clinical mandate, Hôpital de Maternité Souissi serves as a vibrant training ground for medical students, midwifery interns, and nursing residents affiliated with nearby universities. Regular workshops, grand rounds, and multidisciplinary morbidity-and-mortality conferences foster a culture of transparency and continuous improvement. Community outreach programs—such as mobile prenatal screening caravans and public education seminars—extend the hospital’s impact into underserved neighborhoods, helping to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality rates province-wide.

The facility operates without interruption, offering 24-hour emergency access through its central line (+212 537 67 03 33). While detailed information on accepted insurers and language services may vary, staff members strive to accommodate diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, reflecting the pluralistic fabric of Moroccan society. Whether a patient seeks straightforward prenatal care or requires complex, high-risk intervention, Hôpital de Maternité Souissi stands ready to deliver compassionate, research-informed medical attention in a safe and welcoming environment.