Princess Lalla Asmaa, sister of King Mohammed VI, chaired the first Deaf Patients Day in Rabat on June 17, 2026, and launched the 'Hearing Aid for All' program, according to the official Moroccan news agency MAP. The event reflects the King's ongoing commitment to education, health, and integration of deaf and hard-of-hearing children.
The ceremony began with a visit to an exhibition of assistive technologies and services for the deaf. The 'Hearing Aid for All' program aims to provide affordable hearing aids to those in need, though specific funding and distribution details were not immediately available.
Morocco has an estimated 1.5 million people with hearing impairments, according to World Health Organization data. The initiative is part of broader national efforts to improve accessibility and healthcare for people with disabilities.
