A health caravan was organized in Tunisia's Kairouan region, providing medical services to approximately 4,000 beneficiaries. The event, held at the El Oueslatia secondary school, was a collaboration between the Douane Medical Center and the Kairouan Regional Health Directorate. The initiative aimed to bring medical services closer to citizens in interior regions. The caravan was one of the largest in terms of participation and preparation.
The health caravan offered consultations in nearly 20 medical specialties, including general medicine, pediatrics, ophthalmology, and cardiology. A team of around 30 medical specialists and 30 paramedical staff from the Douane Medical Center, its branches, and several hospitals participated in the event. The program went beyond medical exams, distributing prescription medications, providing eyeglasses to schoolchildren and seniors, and offering wheelchairs and medical equipment to people with specific needs.
The Douane Medical Center's director, Colonel Najoua Dallaji Ben Mebrouk, stated that the caravan's services were designed to cater to the needs of the local population. The medical teams also ensured that patients requiring advanced interventions or surgical procedures received proper care, referring and transferring them to healthcare facilities in the capital while monitoring their progress.
The Kairouan Regional Health Directorate's director, Dr. Mrabet, highlighted the collaboration between the Ministries of Finance and Health, as well as the Douane General Directorate, to bring the health caravan to areas far from healthcare facilities. He emphasized that the initiative aimed to support local medical and paramedical teams and that the strong turnout demonstrated the population's trust in these mobile medical caravans.
The Tunisian Red Crescent contributed to the event by providing 30 first-aid kits, supplying medications, and dispatching 22 volunteers to assist with the organization. The caravan also featured a mobile pharmacy, medical equipment, and ophthalmological consultations, with free distribution of eyeglasses. The initiative was part of a broader effort to promote "health for all" and strengthen solidarity actions in favor of interior region residents.
Colonel Chokri Jabri, spokesperson for the Douane General Directorate, emphasized that the health caravan exemplified the social and humanitarian aspects of the Douane's work. He noted that the Douane's role extends beyond border control and law enforcement to include participating in solidarity efforts and supporting state institutions serving citizens.
The health caravan in Kairouan is part of a larger effort to provide medical services to underserved communities in Tunisia. The event demonstrated the collaboration between government agencies, medical institutions, and volunteer organizations to promote healthcare and well-being in interior regions.
Key points
- The health caravan provided medical services to approximately 4,000 beneficiaries in Tunisia's Kairouan region.
- The event offered consultations in nearly 20 medical specialties and distributed prescription medications, eyeglasses, and medical equipment.
- The initiative was a collaboration between the Douane Medical Center, the Kairouan Regional Health Directorate, and other government agencies and volunteer organizations.
