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Oncorad Group inaugurates new generation integrated hospital center in Safi
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Oncorad Group has inaugurated Littoral Clinic Safi and Oceanic Clinic Safi, marking a new phase in its regional expansion. This integrated healthcare facility, designed as a new-generation multidisciplinary center, aims to significantly transform access to care in the Doukkala-Abda region. The 12,000 m² health hub functions as a medical city, housing two complementary entities: Littoral Clinic Safi, specializing in cancer care, and Oceanic Clinic Safi, offering a wide range of medical and surgical specialties. The complex has a total capacity of 113 beds, with 80 for oncology and 33 for the multidisciplinary clinic, making it one of the largest multidisciplinary healthcare units in the region. It also operates as a Smart Hospital, integrating advanced technological solutions to streamline care pathways, enhance patient experience, and promote personalized medicine. The medical offerings include nuclear medicine, radiotherapy, and hematology with autograft units, alongside essential disciplines such as pediatrics, gynecology, and intensive care. The operational model combines resident physicians with the Group's expert network, ensuring continuity of care and constant team availability. This integration connects Safi to Oncorad Group's national expertise ecosystem, facilitating specialist coordination. With nearly 200 employees, the facility also serves as a local development driver, boosting the city's healthcare appeal and creating new opportunities in medical and paramedica
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