A working session was held at the Ministry of Equipment and Housing in Tunisia to accelerate the completion of the financial feasibility study for the Aghlabid Medical City project in Kairouan. The session, which took place on October 4, 2026, was chaired by Kais Baldi, head of the presidential office, on behalf of the Minister of Equipment and Housing. The meeting aimed to review the financial feasibility study and financing plan for the project.

The session brought together several officials and representatives from relevant institutions, including the President and General Manager of the Aghlabid Medical City Foundation in Kairouan, representatives from the Ministry of Health, and officials from the Ministry of Finance, Economy, and Planning. The participants discussed the outcomes of the second phase of the study, focusing on financing and project implementation. They also examined various observations and proposals submitted by stakeholders.

During the session, Kais Baldi emphasized the need to expedite the completion of the study and adopt a participatory approach that brings together all stakeholders. He stressed the importance of intensifying working sessions with the presence of officials from the Ministry of Finance, Economy, and Planning to ensure the completion of the second phase and the transition to the next stages of the project.

The Aghlabid Medical City project in Kairouan aims to provide quality healthcare services to the population. The project's progress was reported on the official Facebook page of the Ministry of Equipment and Housing. The Ministry's efforts to push the project forward demonstrate the government's commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure in the region.

The working session is part of the ongoing efforts to complete the project's feasibility study. The study's findings will inform the project's implementation and financing plan. The Ministry of Equipment and Housing is working closely with other stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance, Economy, and Planning, to ensure the project's success.

The Aghlabid Medical City project is expected to have a significant impact on the healthcare sector in Kairouan and the surrounding regions. Once completed, the medical city will provide a range of healthcare services, improving access to quality medical care for the local population. The project's progress is being closely monitored by the relevant authorities.

The project's stakeholders are working together to ensure its successful implementation. The completion of the financial feasibility study is a crucial step towards making the project a reality. The project's advancement demonstrates the government's commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure and services in Tunisia.

Key points

  • The Aghlabid Medical City project in Kairouan aims to provide quality healthcare services to the population.
  • A working session was held to accelerate the completion of the project's financial feasibility study.
  • The project's stakeholders are working together to ensure its successful implementation.

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