Tunisia's Sahloul Hospital recently celebrated its third scientific day, themed "Digital and Connected Hospital," aligning with the National Health Charter signed in October 2026. The event marked the upcoming anniversary of the hospital's founding on November 16, 1991. The hospital's director, Shouki Hammouda, emphasized that the event focused on adopting digitalization and artificial intelligence technologies to enhance service quality and speed.
The hospital's strategic plan involves a five-year project and an annual strategic plan to guide service development. Performance indicators show exceptional activity, with over 323,000 patients treated in outpatient clinics annually, 140,000 in emergency departments, and more than 163,000 days of hospitalization. The hospital also conducts over 1.5 million medical analyses yearly in its biochemistry laboratory. These numbers demonstrate the hospital's significant role in healthcare.
A notable aspect of Sahloul Hospital is its appeal to patients from across Tunisia, with 32% of patients coming from outside the Sousse health region. This is attributed to the hospital's good reputation and quality of care. Despite high demand, which has led to exceeding capacity in some departments, the hospital continues to provide equal services to all citizens. Efficient management has enabled the hospital to cover its expenses and achieve a financial surplus of around 30 million dinars.
The hospital is implementing major infrastructure projects worth approximately 100 million dinars. Plans include publishing a tender for a new anesthesia and resuscitation department with significant capacity. These developments aim to enhance the hospital's facilities and services. The hospital's management is focused on adapting its strategic plans to future epidemiological, environmental, and climate changes.
As part of its efforts to provide comprehensive care, Sahloul Hospital launched a project called "Expert Patient," the first of its kind in Tunisia. This initiative involves former patients who have successfully recovered and are committed to treatment protocols, supporting new patients and providing psychological and counseling services. The project has started in the hemodialysis and cardiology departments.
The hospital's activities are geared towards improving patient care and adapting to future challenges. With a focus on digitalization and artificial intelligence, Sahloul Hospital aims to enhance its services while maintaining its commitment to equal access for all patients. The hospital's management emphasized the importance of preparing new staff to ensure their psychological and scientific readiness to care for patients.
Sahloul Hospital's third scientific day highlighted its achievements and future plans, demonstrating its role as a leading healthcare institution in Tunisia. The hospital's focus on innovation, digitalization, and patient care will continue to guide its development and service delivery. Key projects and initiatives are underway to enhance the hospital's infrastructure and services, ensuring it remains a major healthcare provider in the region.
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- The hospital is implementing projects worth 100 million dinars to enhance its infrastructure and services.
