The city of Kairouan in Tunisia is gearing up to host a health and sports event, a marathon, on October 18, 2026, to mark the National Organ Donation Day. The event aims to promote organ donation and bring together people of all ages. According to reports, the marathon will feature different routes for various age groups. Preparations for the event are underway, with authorities working to ensure a successful and well-organized event.
On September 29, 2026, the First Delegate, Sami Al-Ayedi, chaired a meeting with various stakeholders, including administrative, security, and civil protection services. The meeting focused on discussing the necessary preparations, logistics, and security measures to guarantee the success of the event. The marathon is expected to start at 9:00 AM, with different routes for children, youth, and adults.
The marathon routes have been planned accordingly for each age group. The children's route will start at the intersection of Al-Suri and end at Bab Al-Jalladin. The youth route will begin at the intersection of Al-Zarbia and end at Bab Al-Jalladin. For adults, the route will start at the intersection of Bab Al-Jadid and end at Bab Al-Jalladin.
Authorities have urged participants and organizers to prepare well to ensure a successful event. This includes providing necessary facilities and services to guarantee the comfort and safety of participants. The event is expected to attract a large number of participants from different parts of the country.
The National Organ Donation Day is an important event in Tunisia, aimed at promoting organ donation and raising awareness about its importance. The marathon is part of the efforts to encourage people to donate organs and save lives. According to recent reports, Tunisia has been working to improve its healthcare system, including organ donation and transplantation services.
Recently, Kairouan has hosted several health-related events, including a mobile medical caravan at the Dar Al-Aman middle school to raise awareness about the risks of addiction among students. Additionally, medical examinations were conducted for over 5,000 Hajj pilgrims from six governorates. A health caravan with multiple specialties was also organized in Hafouz, with the participation of over 60 doctors from 16 specialties.
The city of Kairouan continues to develop its infrastructure and services, including the opening of a new post office in the Shawayhiya district, which was inaugurated on September 22, 2026, at a cost of 70,000 dinars. The authorities are working to improve the quality of life for residents and provide better services to meet their needs.
Key points
- The marathon in Kairouan aims to promote organ donation and bring together people of all ages on October 18, 2026.
- Preparations for the event are underway, with authorities working to ensure a successful and well-organized event.
- The event is part of Tunisia's efforts to promote organ donation and raise awareness about its importance.
