A medical day was organized in Tameghza, a border delegation in the governorate of Tozeur, Tunisia, on Saturday, November 1, 2026. The event was held in partnership between the "Sawt wa Kalima" association in Monastir and the "Tahadi for Autism Care in Tozeur" association. The medical day aimed to address autism spectrum disorder and hearing impairments in schoolchildren, under the supervision of the regional health administration, the regional education administration, and the regional social affairs administration.
The event was attended by pupils from the Tameghza primary school, who benefited from various medical services. According to Thamer Abbas, president of the "Tahadi for Autism Care in Tozeur" association, the delegation of Tameghza was chosen due to its lack of services related to autism spectrum disorder and specialized medical care. The medical day saw a significant turnout of children and their parents, exceeding expectations, with various services provided, including pediatric clinics, child psychiatry, speech therapy, and ear, nose, and throat clinics.
The medical day offered a range of services, including pediatric clinics for growth and development monitoring, child psychiatry clinics, speech therapy sessions, and ear, nose, and throat clinics, specifically for hearing impairment screening. Additionally, the event included recreational activities and competitions for the children in attendance. The services provided were free of charge and included early screening for hearing impairments and child psychiatry, with interventions by specialized educators and speech therapists.
The president of the "Sawt wa Kalima" association, Shafik Al-Awda, highlighted the collaboration between the two associations, which has enabled the organization of similar medical days in the Tozeur delegation and other delegations in the region. The partnership leverages the complementary interventions and similar activities of the two associations. The event provided an opportunity for parents to receive guidance on the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder and hearing impairments, as well as how to distinguish between them.
The medical day also provided free medication, supplied by the "Sawt wa Kalima" association, to patients in need. The event was part of a broader effort to promote the health and well-being of children in the region. By providing access to specialized medical care and educational resources, the organizers aimed to support the physical and mental development of children in Tameghza and surrounding areas.
The regional health administration, the regional education administration, and the regional social affairs administration supervised the event, which reflects the collaborative efforts of various stakeholders to address the needs of children with autism spectrum disorder and hearing impairments. The medical day was a significant step towards improving the health and well-being of children in the region.
The success of the medical day highlights the importance of community-based initiatives to address the needs of children with autism spectrum disorder and hearing impairments. By bringing together medical professionals, educators, and social workers, the event demonstrated the potential for collaborative efforts to make a positive impact on the lives of children and their families.
Key points
- - A medical day was organized in Tameghza, Tunisia, to address autism spectrum disorder and hearing impairments in schoolchildren. - The event provided various medical services, including pediatric clinics, child psychiatry, speech therapy, and ear, nose, and throat clinics. - The medical day was a collaborative effort between the "Sawt wa Kalima" association and the "Tahadi for Autism Care in Tozeur" association, with the supervision of regional authorities.
