On Friday, November 13, 2026, Tunisia's National Family and Social Development Office, in collaboration with the regional health administration and the Association of Will and Citizenship, organized a multi-specialty health caravan in Marenak, Ben Arous region. The caravan provided free clinics for early detection of breast and cervical cancer, as well as chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension. The event aimed to bring healthcare services closer to residents and promote awareness about various health issues.

The health caravan included interactive spaces, awareness-raising activities, and free clinics for residents of the region. According to Hayat Elbassi, regional representative of the National Family and Social Development Office, the event was part of an effort to support targeted health and social activities. The goal was to make various health services more accessible to people in the region and to work continuously on awareness-raising, early detection, and education about chronic diseases and female cancers.

Drassaf Dridi, president of the Association of Will and Citizenship, stated that the organization's participation in the event was part of its commitment to social initiatives. The association aimed to work with partners to bring services closer to citizens, provide free medical check-ups, and offer interactive sessions and educational programs for young people. The event provided an opportunity for residents to access healthcare services and learn about various health issues.

Rahab Nouali from the Marenak Health Circle emphasized that the health caravan was part of the regional health administration's efforts to provide healthcare services closer to residents. The administration collaborated with the National Family and Social Development Office to organize free clinics for women's health and chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension. The event aimed to promote awareness and prevention of various health issues.

The health caravan included various activities, such as a photo exhibition showcasing traditional food products and aromatic plants. A mobile magnetic imaging center was also set up to provide on-site medical imaging services. The event provided a platform for residents to access healthcare services, learn about various health issues, and interact with healthcare professionals.

The event was part of a broader effort to promote healthcare and social development in the region. The National Family and Social Development Office and its partners aimed to make healthcare services more accessible to residents and promote awareness about various health issues. The health caravan was a successful initiative that brought healthcare services closer to people in the region.

The health caravan's activities demonstrated the importance of collaboration between government agencies, civil society organizations, and healthcare professionals in promoting healthcare and social development. The event highlighted the need for continued efforts to make healthcare services more accessible and to promote awareness about various health issues.

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  • The health caravan provided free clinics for early detection of breast and cervical cancer, as well as chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension.

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