Tunisian Minister of Health Participates in High-Level Dialogue on Health Financing and Security in Africa
The Tunisian Minister of Health, Mustapha Ferjani, participated today in a high-level dialogue on health financing and security in Africa, attended by health and finance ministers from member countries, as well as representatives from the Africa CDC, the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), the African Development Bank (AfDB), and other international financial organizations.
Key Discussion Points
At the heart of the discussions was the strengthening of health financing mechanisms to support health security on the continent and address the growing challenges facing health systems at the African and global levels.
Presentation by Minister Ferjani
In his intervention, Minister Ferjani presented an overview of the Tunisian health system, highlighting the vision of President Kais Saied, which is based on:
- Strengthening coordination between health and finance sector actors
- An objective- and program-based approach, with priority financing for essential projects
- Ensuring the effectiveness of expenditures and achieving measurable results
Strategic Axes
He then detailed the main strategic axes, including:
- Improving the quality of health services
- Supporting local pharmaceutical production to reduce dependence and strengthen health sovereignty
- Enhancing health surveillance in the face of epidemic risks and adopting the "One Health" approach
Digital Transformation
The Minister also highlighted Tunisia's experience with digital hospitals, a regional and continental model for digital transformation, emphasizing the importance of investing in digitization and artificial intelligence to accelerate services, improve proximity to citizens, and strengthen digital sovereignty.
Call to Action
Finally, Minister Ferjani called for the concrete implementation of African recommendations through practical mechanisms, illustrating solidarity and health integration between countries on the continent. He also reaffirmed that international cooperation and the development of new funding sources are essential for reforming health systems and making them a driver of human-centered development.
