Modernization of Medical Analysis Laboratories
In an effort to modernize medical analysis laboratories, the Ministry of Health has introduced cutting-edge technology, known as MALDI-TOF. This innovation enables the identification of the type of bacteria or fungi in just a few minutes, instead of several hours or days.
Five hospitals have already been equipped with this technology:
- La Rabta Hospital
- Charles Nicolle Hospital
- Farhat Hached Hospital in Sousse
- Habib Bourguiba Hospital in Sfax
- The tuberculosis reference laboratory in Ariana
This technique provides doctors with a precise diagnosis, allowing them to choose the appropriate treatment. It also helps to reduce the uncontrolled use of antibiotics and combat bacterial resistance to medication.
