Tunisia Assumes Presidency of the Arab Council for Health Specialties

Tunisia has been appointed as the president of the Arab Council for Health Specialties, a body affiliated with the League of Arab States, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Health on Sunday.

The appointment of Tunisia to this position is a new recognition of the country's medical status and expertise, reflecting the confidence of Arab countries in the Tunisian medical school and its expertise in areas such as training, supervision, and the development of health specialties.

The Ministry emphasized that this responsibility represents a new opportunity to strengthen Tunisia's health influence in the Arab region and support cooperation between Arab countries to provide better training, higher quality, and more efficient healthcare services to citizens.

About the Arab Council for Health Specialties

Established in 1978 under the auspices of the League of Arab States by a decision of the Arab Health Ministers' Council, the Arab Council for Health Specialties is a scientific and professional organization. Its goal is to qualify high-level specialists within the Arab world and prevent the brain drain of medical professionals by offering accredited training programs and diplomas equivalent to international standards.

The Council began its activities with four main specialties before expanding to include nearly 44 major and secondary specialties by the end of 2019. By 2021, the number of doctors graduated from this institution exceeded 23,000 across all specialties.

In 2009, the Council's name was changed from the "Arab Council for Medical Specialties" to the "Arab Council for Health Specialties" to include various medical and paramedical professions, including nursing and midwifery, aligning with the framework of strengthening Arab health integration and developing human skills in the healthcare sector.

This appointment is a testament to Tunisia's growing influence in the Arab region and its commitment to improving healthcare standards and cooperation between Arab countries.