ZAP Surgical Systems’ strategic partnership with Ibn Sina Medical Center marks a historic milestone as Morocco becomes the first country in Africa to adopt the ZAP-X® Gyroscopic Radiosurgery® platform—a non-invasive, self-shielded system for the treatment of brain tumors and other cranial conditions. This cutting-edge technology, developed by ZAP Surgical and led by Stanford neurosurgeon Dr. John R. Adler, eliminates the need for traditional radiation vaults and Cobalt-60 isotopes, making advanced stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) safer, more accessible, and more cost-effective. By combining robotic precision and a modern linear accelerator, ZAP-X represents a significant leap forward in outpatient neuro-oncology care.

The installation at Ibn Sina Medical Center in Casablanca is expected to begin in summer 2025, with patient treatments starting that fall. As a state-of-the-art medical facility, Ibn Sina will leverage ZAP-X’s gyroscopic targeting to deliver thousands of radiation beam angles with exceptional accuracy, enabling clinicians to treat intracranial lesions while minimizing exposure to healthy tissue. The non-invasive nature of the system allows patients to receive treatment in a single outpatient session and return to normal activity the same day—an essential advantage for improving quality of life. This collaboration also reflects Morocco’s commitment to bringing advanced medical technologies to the region through innovation-forward partnerships.

With growing global interest in scalable, high-precision solutions for cancer care, the arrival of ZAP-X in Africa signals a pivotal moment in the democratization of advanced radiosurgery. The platform not only improves care quality but also reduces infrastructure demands, making it viable for more hospitals worldwide. For both ZAP Surgical and Ibn Sina Medical Center, this initiative reinforces their shared mission to close the accessibility gap in specialized cancer treatment and bring world-class care to underserved populations.