Tunisia Prepares for International TeleHealth Conference 2026
Minister of Health, Professor Mustapha Ferjani, Chairs Meeting to Discuss Preparations for TeleHealth Tunisia 2026
Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
A meeting was held on Thursday, May 7, 2026, to discuss the preparations for the international TeleHealth Tunisia 2026 conference, scheduled to take place in Tunisia from September 29 to October 1, 2026. The meeting was attended by several high-ranking officials from the Ministry of Health, members of the organizing committee, and the international partner associated with the event.
Minister Highlights Strategic Opportunity for Tunisia
On this occasion, the Minister emphasized that this international event represents a strategic opportunity to showcase Tunisia's expertise in the fields of digital health, telemedicine, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and healthcare data governance. He also stressed the ambition to position Tunisia as a regional hub for healthcare innovation in Africa and the Arab world.
Minister Calls for Wide-Scale Mobilization of International Partners
The Minister called for a wide and active mobilization of African, Arab, and international partners. He also highlighted the importance of leveraging Tunisia's participation in the World Health Assembly in Geneva to promote this event and enhance the country's attractiveness to international institutions, experts, and investors.
Initiative Aligns with National Strategy for Healthcare Sovereignty and Digitalization
This initiative is part of the national strategy aimed at strengthening healthcare sovereignty and digitalization, bringing healthcare services closer to citizens, and promoting the use of modern technologies. This aligns with the vision of President Kaïs Saïed for a more equitable and efficient public healthcare system.
