On October 3, 2026, a multi-disciplinary health caravan was launched in the Hajj Qasim 1 area of Tunisia's Sfax governorate. The event was organized by the Regional Health Administration of Sfax and the National Family and Human Habitat Observatory. The caravan aimed to bring health services closer to citizens and improve access to healthcare, particularly in priority areas.
The health caravan offered various services, including general medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and reproductive health. A total of 29 citizens benefited from general medicine consultations, while 26 women received reproductive health services. Additionally, 26 women benefited from awareness-raising sessions on breast cancer prevention and the importance of self-examination.
The caravan also provided services for women, including obstetrics and gynecology consultations, with 10 women benefiting from these services. They were also able to undergo ultrasound examinations. Furthermore, 65 citizens underwent screening for chronic diseases, including diabetes and hypertension.
As part of the event, awareness-raising sessions were organized for patients, focusing on the prevention of chronic diseases and risk factors associated with hypertension and diabetes. Additionally, educational sessions were organized for students at the Hajj Qasim 1 primary school, focusing on oral hygiene and rabies prevention.
The health caravan is part of a broader program aimed at establishing a network of mobile health centers in priority areas. This initiative marks the resumption of the project in the Hajj Qasim 1 area, with regular health clinics to be organized on a monthly basis.
The health caravan is a joint initiative between the Regional Health Administration of Sfax and the National Family and Human Habitat Observatory. The event demonstrates the commitment of Tunisian authorities to improving access to healthcare services, particularly in underserved areas.
The organization of regular health clinics in the Hajj Qasim 1 area will ensure the continuity of health services and improve the health and well-being of residents. The initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen the healthcare system in Tunisia and promote healthy behaviors and preventive measures.
Key points
- The health caravan provided various health services to residents of the Hajj Qasim 1 area, including general medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and reproductive health.
- The initiative aims to improve access to healthcare services, particularly in priority areas, and promote healthy behaviors and preventive measures.
- The health caravan is part of a broader program aimed at establishing a network of mobile health centers in priority areas.
