The Habib Bougatfa Hospital in Banzart, Tunisia, is set to launch two new medical units, a residential unit and an emergency pediatric unit, by the end of this week. According to Dr. Salma Al-Mashriqi, the regional health director in Banzart, the hospital has already successfully conducted its first laparoscopic hysterectomy surgery in its new operating theater. The hospital's new facilities are part of a larger effort to enhance medical services in the region.
The hospital's center for obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, and neonatology has been fully renovated and now comprises seven medical and treatment units. These units include residential care, emergency obstetrics, outpatient clinics, assisted reproduction, post-operative care, and operating theaters. The center has a total of 60 equipped beds. The pediatric department, with 30 beds and 15 incubators, will also have four units: residential care, neonatology, outpatient clinics, and emergency pediatric care.
Dr. Al-Mashriqi stated that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure the smooth operation of the center, including logistical arrangements and staffing with medical and paramedical personnel. The hospital's outpatient clinics have been operational since April 7, 2026, and will continue to provide services alongside the new units. The launch of these new units is expected to strengthen medical services in the region.
The hospital's management, along with the Ministry of Health and local authorities, are working together to complete all necessary steps for the center's full operation. The new units will provide essential medical services, including emergency care for children and residential care. The hospital's renovation and expansion aim to improve healthcare services for the local population.
The center for obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, and neonatology was previously not fully operational, but with the launch of the new units, it will now be able to provide a wider range of medical services. The hospital's management is committed to ensuring that all necessary resources are in place to support the center's operations.
According to Dr. Al-Mashriqi, the hospital's new units will begin operating by the end of the week, with the neonatal and maternity units set to launch the following weekend. The hospital's staff is working hard to ensure a smooth transition and to provide high-quality medical care to patients.
The launch of the new units at Habib Bougatfa Hospital is a significant development for the region's healthcare services. With its enhanced facilities and staff, the hospital is expected to play a vital role in providing medical care to the local population. The hospital's management is optimistic about the impact of the new units on the region's healthcare services.
Key points
- Habib Bougatfa Hospital to launch new residential and emergency pediatric units by the end of the week.
- The hospital's center for obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, and neonatology has been fully renovated and now comprises seven medical and treatment units.
- The hospital's outpatient clinics have been operational since April 7, 2026, and will continue to provide services alongside the new units.
