Tunisian Health Minister Accelerates National Bone Marrow Transplant Program
Date: Friday, 20 February 2026
The Minister of Health, Mustapha Ferjani, chaired a working session dedicated to speeding up the national bone‑marrow transplantation programme. The meeting was attended by officials from the National Transplant Centre and heads of the paediatrics, adult medicine, pharmacy, and laboratory departments.
Objectives of the Session
- Assess progress of the actions already launched.
- Adopt new decisions aimed at increasing the number of transplants and improving patient access to this life‑saving treatment.
Key Decisions Adopted
| Area | New Measures |
|---|---|
| Allogeneic transplant (donor‑derived) | • Draft a road‑map to boost the volume of procedures, broaden the eligibility list, and cut waiting times. • Build new transplant suites that meet modern medical standards. |
| Structural reform of the National Transplant Centre | • Study a legal status amendment to give the centre greater flexibility in management and supply chain operations. |
| Autologous transplant (patient’s own cells) | • Gradually extend autograft services to most specialised units capable of performing them. • Launch training programmes, upgrade equipment, and implement standardised therapeutic protocols. |
Expected Impact
These measures are designed to:
- Strengthen Tunisia’s national transplantation capacity.
- Reduce reliance on overseas treatment, which is costly in foreign currency.
- Guarantee advanced medical services for patients within the country.
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Source: La Presse (Tunis), 16 February 2026.
