Tunisian Health Minister Oversees Major Projects at Mahmoud El Matri Hospital in Ariana
On Friday, 27 February 2026, Health Minister Mustapha Ferjani chaired a working session dedicated to monitoring several flagship projects at Mahmoud El Matri Hospital in the governorate of Ariana. The aim is to raise the quality of health services and strengthen the hospital’s role within the national health‑care system.
Participants
- Regional health officials
- Hospital management team
- Heads of the relevant medical departments
Key Projects Discussed
| Project | Status | Estimated Cost | Expected Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renovation of medical imaging, pharmacy, and laboratory services | Launched in May 2025; acceleration planned | ~ 11 million Tunisian dinars | Modern, patient‑centred diagnostic and therapeutic services |
| Expansion of the anesthesia and intensive‑care unit | New beds to be added | – | Better management of severe cases and increased critical‑care capacity |
| Upgrade of the hospital’s status from regional to university hospital | Strategic plan under review | – | Improved governance, stronger human‑resource base, new opportunities for medical education and scientific research |
| Extension and modernization of the emergency department | Feasibility studies underway | – | Handles rising patient volume, enhances reception conditions and emergency care quality |
Strategic Vision
- Modernisation of public hospital infrastructure across Tunisia, with a focus on densely populated regions such as Ariana.
- Elevating the hospital’s governance to align with university‑hospital standards, thereby attracting more qualified staff, fostering research, and offering advanced training programmes.
- Improving patient outcomes by delivering state‑of‑the‑art facilities in imaging, pharmacy, laboratory, anesthesia, intensive care, and emergency services.
These initiatives form part of a broader national effort to upgrade public health facilities and boost the overall quality of health services throughout the country.
