Tunisia’s first digital hospital has enabled more than 120,000 medical imaging examinations to be performed remotely across 30 hospitals in one year, according to Health Minister Mustapha Ferjani. This was reported by Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP), a partner of TV BRICS.
The country plans to expand remote healthcare services to include breast imaging, pathology, retinal imaging and medical consultations, alongside the use of artificial intelligence. According to Ferjani, these technologies can help healthcare professionals make better use of available equipment and expertise while improving access to specialist care across different regions.
The digital hospital reflects Tunisia’s approach to bringing medical expertise closer to patients. Instead of requiring people to travel long distances to see specialists, the system enables doctors to assess medical images remotely and access information needed to support diagnosis and treatment.
Ferjani emphasised that effective digital healthcare depends not only on advanced technology but also on qualified medical staff, suitable infrastructure, high-performance equipment and well-organised information and care systems. Tunisia aims to make better use of its medical, scientific and technological expertise to respond to patients’ needs.
The next stage of the initiative will focus on extending digital services and improving the accessibility and efficiency of healthcare. The minister highlighted the role of technology in supporting more equitable medical care, helping patients access specialist knowledge regardless of where they live.