Dear ISPRM25 members and attendees,
We are honored to announce that the 19th World Congress of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM 2025) is now held Under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. This distinction reflects the profound significance of the event, not only for the international community of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) but also for Morocco’s national commitment to healthcare excellence, inclusion, and international cooperation.
By placing ISPRM 2025 under His High Patronage, Morocco reaffirms a visionary ambition, to position Morocco as a global crossroads for medical innovation and as a continental leader in rehabilitation sciences. Morocco has made decisive strides in recent years to strengthen rehabilitation services, invest in medical education, and extend access to care for all populations, including persons with disabilities. Hosting ISPRM 2025 in Marrakesh — now under the highest royal endorsement — highlights Morocco’s pivotal role in shaping the future of rehabilitation medicine in Africa and beyond.
This recognition supports Morocco’s efforts to act as a bridge between continents, fostering South-South cooperation, academic diplomacy, and inclusive progress in health systems. As ISPRM 2025 prepares to welcome more than 1,500 experts from over 100 countries, this announcement adds further meaning to the congress theme: “Global Solutions in Rehabilitation: (Re)visiting Africa Before 2030.” It is also a strong signal of support for the Africa Session, which positions African voices, innovations, and strategies at the forefront of global rehabilitation dialogues.
This royal recognition is more than symbolic. It is a message to the world, a call to action for institutions, health professionals, and international partners to come together in Marrakesh and contribute to a shared vision of accessible, resilient, and human-centered rehabilitation.
Through this message, we extend our deepest gratitude to His Majesty King Mohammed VI for this immense honor, which strengthens our resolve and inspires our mission as we prepare to host a landmark edition of ISPRM — in Africa, with the world.