Tunisia has taken a significant step to strengthen its position in medical technology by signing seven memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with international partners on the sidelines of the "Telehealth Connect 2026" conference, held in Tunis from September 29 to October 1, 2026. The agreements were signed by three Tunisian institutions specializing in digital health. These MoUs aim to foster cooperation in digital health, exchange of expertise, evaluation of health solutions, innovation, and continuous medical training.
The MoUs were signed with partners from France, Switzerland, the United States, Germany, and the United Arab Emirates. One of the Tunisian institutions signed four MoUs with US, Swiss, and French partners to support the evaluation of digital health maturity in Tunisia within the Global Digital Health Monitor (GDHM). This initiative aims to support innovation, evaluate health solutions, and develop start-ups. The agreements will help Tunisia to benefit from international expertise and enhance its digital health services.
Another Tunisian institution signed an MoU with the Association of Tunisian Medical Doctors Worldwide (AMTM) to utilize the expertise of Tunisian medical professionals abroad in continuous medical training. The partnership will focus on enriching content, exchanging knowledge, and supporting scientific quality while maintaining scientific independence. This collaboration will enable Tunisian medical professionals to share their expertise and enhance the quality of medical training in the country.
Two other MoUs were signed with a German company and a UAE-based company to explore cooperation opportunities in digital health and study the possibility of entering the Tunisian market and expanding regionally. The agreements also include a feasibility study for a pilot project in telemedicine. These partnerships will help Tunisia to expand its digital health services and explore new opportunities for cooperation.
The "Telehealth Connect 2026" conference provided a platform for international partners to engage with Tunisian institutions and explore opportunities for cooperation in digital health. The conference aimed to promote the development of digital health services and enhance the exchange of expertise between countries. The MoUs signed during the conference reflect the commitment of Tunisian institutions to develop their digital health services and benefit from international expertise.
The agreements signed by Tunisian institutions demonstrate their focus on developing international cooperation and benefiting from available expertise and skills within Tunisia and abroad. The partnerships will support the modernization of healthcare services in Tunisia and enhance the country's position in medical technology. The MoUs are expected to lead to concrete projects and collaborations between Tunisian institutions and international partners.
The signing of these MoUs is a significant step towards enhancing Tunisia's position in medical technology and digital health services. The partnerships will help the country to develop its healthcare services, improve the quality of medical training, and expand its digital health services. The agreements will also promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the digital health sector, creating new opportunities for Tunisian institutions and international partners.
Key points
- Tunisia signs 7 MoUs with international partners to enhance its medical technology and digital health services.
- The agreements aim to foster cooperation in digital health, exchange of expertise, evaluation of health solutions, innovation, and continuous medical training.
- The partnerships will support the modernization of healthcare services in Tunisia and enhance the country's position in medical technology.
