The International TeleHealth Connect Tunisia 2026 conference was inaugurated on September 29, 2026, in Tunis, with the participation of experts and representatives from nearly 35 countries and international organizations. The three-day conference aims to discuss practical solutions to bring specialized medicine closer to remote areas, accelerate diagnosis, and improve patient follow-up. Tunisia has shared its experience in digital healthcare, including over 120,000 remote radiology exams and more than 3,000 patients benefiting from remote clinics.
The conference was attended by the Minister of Health, who emphasized the importance of facilitating treatment, protecting patient data, and developing artificial intelligence with Tunisian skills that combine doctors and engineers. The Minister highlighted Tunisia's achievements in digital healthcare, including the development of breast cancer screening and digital services for citizens. The conference is expected to conclude with the adoption of the "Tunis Declaration" to support a fair, safe, and humane digital health transition.
The Tunisian experience in digital healthcare has shown significant progress, with over 120,000 remote radiology exams conducted and more than 3,000 patients benefiting from remote clinics. The country is continuing to develop its digital health services, including breast cancer screening and digital services for citizens. This experience will be shared with participants at the conference to promote the adoption of digital health solutions.
The conference brings together experts and representatives from nearly 35 countries and international organizations to discuss the future of digital healthcare. The participants will share experiences and best practices in telehealth, with a focus on improving healthcare access and outcomes. The conference is an opportunity for Tunisia to showcase its expertise in digital healthcare and to strengthen partnerships with other countries.
The Minister of Health met with his counterparts from Algeria, Mauritania, and Libya to discuss cooperation in telehealth. The meeting highlighted the importance of developing partnerships in the region to improve healthcare access and outcomes. The conference provides a platform for countries to share experiences and best practices in telehealth.
The private healthcare sector in Tunisia has expressed concerns about the delayed payment of its dues by the National Health Insurance Fund (CNAM). The sector has warned of the potential consequences of the financial crisis on healthcare services. The conference provides an opportunity for stakeholders to discuss the challenges facing the healthcare sector and to find solutions.
The National Breast Cancer Screening Campaign, "October Pink", will be launched on September 30, 2026, in Tunis. The campaign aims to promote early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer. The conference and the campaign are part of Tunisia's efforts to improve healthcare access and outcomes.
Key points
- Tunisia hosts international conference to promote digital healthcare solutions
- The conference aims to improve healthcare access and outcomes through telehealth
- Tunisia shares its experience in digital healthcare with international participants
