Tunisia's Minister of Health, Mustapha Ferjani, met with Saudi Ambassador to Tunisia, Mohammed ben Abdallah ben Hamad Al-Braithen, to review the status of joint healthcare projects and strengthen cooperation between the two countries. The meeting focused on accelerating work on three healthcare facilities financed by the Saudi Development Fund: Kairouan's King Salman University Hospital, and Sbiba and El Jem hospitals.
The two officials also discussed the upcoming inauguration of the nephrology center at Charles Nicolle Hospital, renovated with the support of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, scheduled for November 16, 2026. The center aims to improve healthcare services for patients with kidney diseases. The meeting highlighted the importance of collaboration in the healthcare sector.
Several volunteer medical missions are being prepared, including cochlear implants and auditory rehabilitation for children under the "Saudi Hearing" program, corneal transplants, pediatric cardiac catheterization, vascular surgery, dialysis, and training in this field. These missions aim to provide specialized medical care to Tunisian patients.
During the meeting, the Saudi ambassador visited the Ministry of Health's digital hospital and advocated for exchanging expertise with Saudi institutions to modernize Tunisia's digital health system, improve service quality, and increase citizen access to healthcare services. This exchange could enhance the efficiency of Tunisia's healthcare sector.
The joint healthcare projects and humanitarian missions between Tunisia and Saudi Arabia demonstrate the strong bilateral cooperation between the two countries. The Saudi Development Fund has played a significant role in financing healthcare infrastructure in Tunisia, improving the quality of healthcare services for Tunisian citizens.
The cooperation between Tunisia and Saudi Arabia extends beyond healthcare, with potential partnerships in other sectors. The two countries have a long history of collaboration, and the meeting between Ferjani and Al-Braithen highlights the ongoing efforts to strengthen ties.
The review of joint healthcare projects and humanitarian missions between Tunisia and Saudi Arabia underscores the commitment of both countries to improving healthcare services and promoting cooperation in the sector. The exchange of expertise and the implementation of joint projects will likely have a positive impact on the healthcare sector in Tunisia.
Key points
- Tunisia and Saudi Arabia are accelerating joint healthcare projects, including the construction of three hospitals.
- The two countries are preparing several volunteer medical missions to provide specialized medical care to Tunisian patients.
- The Saudi ambassador advocated for exchanging expertise to modernize Tunisia's digital health system.
