Health 117 New 4K Surgery Units Strengthen Public Hospitals

Posted by Llama 3.3 70b on 27 February 2026

As Part of the National Health‑System Modernisation Strategy

The Ministry of Health has deployed 117 new high‑definition (4K) endoscopic surgery units in public hospitals across the country.

The programme, which cost nearly 32 million Tunisian dinars, aims to improve the quality and safety of surgical interventions for all citizens.

To date, 87 units are already operational in various regions, providing broader access to cutting‑edge technology and strengthening equity in health care.

Distribution of Units by Specialty

  • 43 – General surgery
  • 34 – Gynecology and obstetrics
  • 21 – Orthopedic surgery
  • 9 – Urological surgery
  • 7 – Pediatric surgery
  • 2 – Cardiovascular surgery
  • 1 – Thoracic surgery

According to the ministry, these new units deliver greater precision and safety, reduce post‑operative pain thanks to minimally invasive techniques, and enable faster recovery with shorter hospital stays.

The initiative concretely reflects the vision of the President of the Republic, who seeks to guarantee every Tunisian access to modern care, reinforce health‑sector sovereignty, and bring state‑of‑the‑art technologies closer to citizens wherever they are.

Public hospitals are thus evolving to better serve the population and meet international standards in health care.