Tunisia and Indonesia have agreed to enhance their cooperation in monitoring drugs and food safety. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Tunisian Health Minister, Mustafa Al-Ferjani, and his Indonesian counterpart, Budi Gunadi Sadikin, in Berlin on Monday. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 18th World Health Summit, which is being held in the German capital from October 11 to 13.
The two ministers agreed to prepare a memorandum of understanding that will cover telemedicine, vaccine and drug manufacturing, and the exchange of expert visits. This will aim to turn cooperation opportunities into practical projects. The agreement reflects the commitment of both countries to improving healthcare and ensuring the safety of their populations.
Minister Al-Ferjani also participated in a high-level meeting on the sidelines of the summit, chaired by German Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Svenja Schulze. The meeting was attended by health ministers and the Director-General of the World Health Organization. Al-Ferjani emphasized the importance of countries being able to meet their healthcare needs themselves, with international cooperation based on equal partnership.
The high-level meeting focused on several key issues, including financing healthcare systems, preparedness for epidemics and pandemics, and reducing maternal and child mortality rates. Minister Al-Ferjani stressed the importance of strengthening the role of the World Health Organization and the African Center for Disease Control. He also emphasized the need to support countries' capacities to face epidemics and health crises.
The 2026 World Health Summit is being held under the theme "From Crisis to Resilience: Innovation for Health." The event has brought together over 4,000 participants from 140 countries. The summit includes more than 75 working sessions, focusing on financing healthcare systems, preparedness for epidemics and pandemics, and combating maternal and child mortality.
The summit provides a platform for countries to share experiences and best practices in addressing global health challenges. It also offers an opportunity for countries to strengthen partnerships and collaborations to improve healthcare outcomes. Tunisia and Indonesia's agreement to enhance cooperation in drug monitoring and food safety is an example of the partnerships being forged during the summit.
The World Health Summit is an annual event that brings together global health leaders to discuss pressing health issues. The event is expected to generate new ideas and commitments to improve global health. Key outcomes from the summit will likely shape the global health agenda in the coming years.
Key points
- Tunisia and Indonesia have agreed to enhance cooperation in monitoring drugs and food safety.
- The agreement was reached during a meeting between Tunisian Health Minister, Mustafa Al-Ferjani, and his Indonesian counterpart, Budi Gunadi Sadikin.
- The 2026 World Health Summit is being held in Berlin from October 11 to 13, with over 4,000 participants from 140 countries.
