On the sidelines of the International Conference on Digital Health "Telehealth Connect 2026" held in Tunisia from September 29 to October 1, 2026, three Tunisian institutions signed 7 memoranda of understanding with international partners. These agreements aim to foster cooperation in digital health, exchange of expertise, evaluation of health solutions, innovation, and continuous medical training. The partners come from France, Switzerland, the United States, Germany, and the United Arab Emirates.
One of the Tunisian institutions signed four memoranda of understanding with US, Swiss, and French partners. These agreements focus on supporting the evaluation of digital health maturity in Tunisia within the Global Digital Health Monitor (GDHM). The goal is to support innovation, evaluate health solutions, and develop start-ups. This collaboration will enable Tunisia to benefit from international expertise in digital health.
Another Tunisian institution signed a memorandum of understanding with the Association of Tunisian Doctors in the World (AMTM). This agreement aims to leverage the expertise of Tunisian medical professionals abroad in continuous medical training. The partnership will enrich content, facilitate knowledge exchange, and support scientific quality while maintaining scientific independence.
Two other memoranda of understanding were signed with a German company and a UAE company. These agreements explore cooperation opportunities in digital health, study the possibility of entering the Tunisian market, and examine prospects for regional expansion. The partnerships also involve feasibility studies for pilot projects in telemedicine.
These agreements are a tangible outcome of the "Telehealth Connect 2026" event, which has successfully converted international meetings into cooperation projects between Tunisian institutions and international partners. The partnerships focus on developing digital health services, innovation, and expertise exchange.
The agreements reflect the commitment of Tunisian institutions active in digital health to develop international cooperation and leverage available expertise and skills within Tunisia and abroad. This cooperation supports the modernization of healthcare services in Tunisia and enhances the country's digital health landscape.
The "Telehealth Connect 2026" conference provided a platform for Tunisian institutions to engage with international partners and explore new opportunities for collaboration. The event demonstrated the growing importance of digital health in Tunisia and the region, with a focus on innovation, expertise exchange, and service development.
Key points
- Tunisian institutions signed 7 memoranda of understanding with international partners to foster cooperation in digital health.
- The agreements focus on innovation, expertise exchange, and service development in digital health.
- The partnerships aim to support the modernization of healthcare services in Tunisia and enhance the country's digital health landscape.
