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 specialized in digital health signed seven memoranda of understanding with international partners. These partners hail from France, Switzerland, the United States, Germany, and the United Arab Emirates. The agreements focus on cooperation in digital health, exchange of expertise, evaluation of health solutions, innovation, and continuous medical training.
One of the Tunisian institutions signed four memoranda of understanding with partners from the United States, Switzerland, and France. These agreements aim to support the evaluation of digital health maturity in Tunisia within the Global Digital Health Monitor (GDHM). The goal is to foster innovation, assess health solutions, and develop start-ups. This collaboration seeks to bolster the digital health ecosystem in Tunisia by leveraging international expertise.
Another Tunisian institution signed a memorandum of understanding with the Association of Tunisian Doctors Worldwide (AMTM). This agreement focuses on utilizing the expertise of Tunisian medical professionals abroad in continuous medical training. The partnership aims to enrich content, exchange knowledge, and support scientific quality while maintaining scientific independence. This collaboration highlights the potential of diaspora engagement in enhancing local healthcare capabilities.
Two additional memoranda of understanding were signed with a German company and a UAE-based company. These agreements explore cooperation opportunities in digital health, assess the feasibility of entering the Tunisian market, and examine prospects for regional expansion. The partnerships also consider the feasibility of a pilot project in telemedicine, reflecting a strategic approach to enhancing digital health services.
These agreements are tangible outcomes of the "Telehealth Connect 2026" event, demonstrating the conversion of international meetings into concrete cooperation projects between Tunisian institutions and international partners. The focus areas include developing digital health services, innovation, and exchanging expertise. This development underscores the growing importance of digital health in Tunisia's healthcare strategy.
The partnerships reflect the orientation of Tunisian institutions active in digital health towards developing international cooperation and leveraging available expertise and competencies within and outside Tunisia. This approach aims to support the modernization of health services, aligning with global trends in digital health. By engaging with international partners, Tunisian institutions seek to accelerate their growth and enhance the quality of healthcare services.
The signing of these memoranda of understanding is expected to have a positive impact on the development of digital health in Tunisia. By fostering international cooperation and innovation, these partnerships can contribute to improving healthcare outcomes, enhancing the efficiency of health services, and positioning Tunisia as a hub for digital health innovation in the region.
Key points
- Tunisian institutions have signed 7 MoUs with international partners to enhance cooperation in digital health.
- The agreements focus on innovation, exchange of expertise, and development of digital health services.
- The partnerships aim to support Tunisia's healthcare modernization and position the country as a regional hub for digital health innovation.
