A working session was held at the Ministry of Equipment and Housing to examine the financial feasibility study and financing plan for the Aghalba Medical City project in Kairouan, Tunisia. The session, which took place on October 3, 2026, was chaired by Kais Baldi, head of the office, on behalf of the Minister of Equipment and Housing. The meeting aimed to review the project's progress and discuss the study's findings.

The session was part of the second phase of the project's feasibility study, which focuses on the financial and funding aspects of the project. The study's outcomes and various financing hypotheses were presented and discussed during the meeting. According to the Ministry of Equipment, the session brought together several stakeholders, including representatives from the Ministry of Health, the General Directorate of Planning and Cooperation, and the General Directorate of Housing.

The head of the office emphasized the need to accelerate the completion of the study and adopt a participatory approach that brings together all stakeholders. He also stressed the importance of intensifying meetings with the Ministry of Finance, Economy, and Planning to review the study's findings and proposals. The goal is to complete the second phase of the feasibility study and move forward with the project's implementation.

The Aghalba Medical City project is one of Tunisia's strategic initiatives, and the government is working to ensure its successful implementation. The project aims to establish a modern medical city in Kairouan, which will provide high-quality healthcare services to the local population. The project's progress was reviewed during the session, and stakeholders discussed ways to overcome potential challenges.

Several officials attended the session, including the General Director of the Aghalba Medical City Foundation, representatives from the Ministry of Health, and officials from various departments within the Ministry of Equipment and Housing. The meeting also included representatives from the study's consulting firm, which is responsible for preparing the feasibility study.

The project's implementation is expected to have a significant impact on the local economy and healthcare sector. The government is working to ensure that the project is completed efficiently and effectively, with a focus on providing high-quality services to the local population. The session's outcomes will inform the project's future development and implementation.

The next steps in the project's development will involve completing the feasibility study and moving forward with the implementation phase. The government is committed to ensuring the project's success and is working to address any challenges that may arise during its implementation. The project's progress will be closely monitored, and stakeholders will continue to work together to ensure its successful completion.

Key points

  • The Aghalba Medical City project in Kairouan, Tunisia, has advanced with a financial feasibility study session.
  • The project aims to establish a modern medical city, providing high-quality healthcare services to the local population.
  • The government is working to ensure the project's successful implementation, with a focus on completing the feasibility study and moving forward with the implementation phase.

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