8th Pharmacy Forum and 7th Digital Health Forum Kick Off in Tunis
Date: May 1, 2026
The 8th Pharmacy Forum and 7th Digital Health Forum have commenced at the Tunis Congress Palace, bringing together experts, academics, and professionals from the sector to discuss strategic issues related to access to medications and the digital transformation of healthcare systems.
Organized by:
The Tunisian Syndicate of Private Pharmacy Owners, in partnership with the International Pharmaceutical Federation, and under the auspices of the Ministry of Health, this two-day event aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the current challenges facing the pharmaceutical sector, marked by rising costs and technological mutations.
Keynote Speaker:
In an interview with Express Fm, Kamel Idir, President of the Tunisian Association of Generic Medicines and an expert with the World Health Organization, emphasized that controlling medication expenses and ensuring equity in access to care are major priorities at the international level. He highlighted the central role of generic medicines and biosimilars in optimizing costs and expanding access to treatments.
Key Takeaways:
- The need to adapt pharmaceutical offerings to citizens' purchasing power, promoting the use of International Non-Proprietary Names (INNs) in medical prescriptions.
- The importance of supporting the national pharmaceutical industry, which plays a crucial role in regulating the market, reducing medication shortages, and promoting exports.
- The strategic value of strengthening local production to improve the country's health sovereignty.
Forum Program:
The event features a distinguished lineup of Tunisian and international speakers, focusing on the "One Health" approach, which integrates human, animal, and environmental dimensions into health policies. Discussions will cover the impact of digitalization, economic model evolution, and innovation prospects in the pharmaceutical sector.
Partners:
The forum is organized in collaboration with several national reference institutions, including the Ministry of Health, the Order of Pharmacists, and the Faculty of Pharmacy in Monastir. The event aims to formulate concrete recommendations to support sector reforms and anticipate future challenges in a rapidly evolving environment.
