Thursday, December 4, 2025: Tunisian Ministry of Health Meets with Harvard University Delegation
The Minister of Health, Dr. Mustapha Ferjani, chaired a working session at the ministry's headquarters with a delegation from Harvard University's Faculty of Medicine. The Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of Tunis and several university officials were also in attendance.
Key Discussion Points
The meeting provided an opportunity to:
- Review the progress of Tunisian candidates who have completed two years of specialized training at Harvard
- Evaluate the implementation of the agreement signed in December 2023
- Monitor the progress of the new cohort undergoing training in the United States
- Present new initiatives to strengthen scientific and academic cooperation between the two institutions
Objectives of the Agreement
The agreement aims to:
- Develop medical training in Tunisia
- Offer Tunisian doctors advanced academic training and a master's degree
- Support medical research and skills transfer according to international standards
Future Collaborations
Discussions also focused on extending this partnership to:
- Scientific research
- Continuing education
- Exchange of skills
Significance of the Partnership
For the Ministry of Health, this partnership represents a major breakthrough for Tunisia, affirming its presence in the international academic and scientific arena at a high level.
