Tunisia's Minister of Health, Mustafa Al-Ferjani, participated in the World Bio Summit 2026 in Berlin. On October 21, 2026, he met with representatives from the International Vaccine Institute (IVI). The meeting resulted in an agreement for IVI experts to visit Tunisia from December 1-4, 2026. The visit will be funded by the Korean side and aims to support the Tunisia BioHub project. The project focuses on biological research, training, and manufacturing.
The agreement with IVI is part of Tunisia's efforts to enhance its biological capabilities. The Tunisia BioHub project seeks to improve the country's research, training, and biological manufacturing capacities. This cooperation is expected to strengthen Tunisia's position in the field of biotechnology. The IVI expert visit will provide valuable insights and expertise to support the project's objectives.
In addition to the IVI agreement, Minister Al-Ferjani discussed cooperation in robotic surgery with international partners. A plan of action has been adopted to establish a training center for robotic surgery in Tunisia. The center will provide simulation-based training for Tunisian and African doctors. This initiative aims to improve surgical skills and enhance healthcare services in the region.
Minister Al-Ferjani also explored cooperation opportunities with South Korea in the field of artificial intelligence. The areas of cooperation include research, training, technology transfer, and healthcare service development. These discussions reflect Tunisia's efforts to leverage technology and innovation to improve its healthcare sector.
On the sidelines of the World Bio Summit, Minister Al-Ferjani held bilateral meetings with his Turkish and Qatari counterparts. The meetings focused on prospects for cooperation in digital health and pharmaceutical industries. These discussions aimed to strengthen ties between Tunisia and its international partners in the healthcare sector.
The World Bio Summit 2026 provided a platform for Tunisia to engage with global health leaders and organizations. The summit took place in Berlin, bringing together experts and officials to discuss pressing health issues. Tunisia's participation in the summit reflects its commitment to addressing global health challenges and improving its healthcare system.
Recently, Tunisia has made progress in various health initiatives. The country has implemented a program to improve care for patients with hemophilia and genetic bleeding disorders. Additionally, Tunisia has reported a significant number of remote medical imaging exams, with over 120,000 exams conducted in the past year. These developments demonstrate Tunisia's efforts to enhance its healthcare services and address the needs of its population.
Key points
- Tunisia agrees with IVI on expert visit to support Tunisia BioHub project
- Tunisia to establish training center for robotic surgery
- Tunisia explores AI cooperation with South Korea to improve healthcare services
