Tunisian Ministry of Health Meets with Harvard Medical School Delegation
A New Era of Collaboration in Medical Education and Research
On Thursday, December 4, 2025, a fruitful meeting took place at the Tunisian Ministry of Health. Dr. Mustapha Ferjani, Minister of Health, received a delegation from Harvard Medical School, accompanied by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of Tunis and representatives of faculties and university staff from the country. The atmosphere was one of open collaboration, focused on the future of medical education and research in Tunisia.
Key Discussion Points
- Follow-up on Tunisian candidates who completed two years of specialized training at Harvard
- Evaluation of the agreement signed between the two institutions in December 2023
- Update on the new promotion currently in training in the United States
- Exploration of new initiatives to strengthen and diversify academic and scientific cooperation
Objectives of the Agreement
The agreement aims to provide Tunisian doctors with access to advanced academic training and a master's degree, support medical research, and facilitate the transfer of expertise according to international standards. The discussions also covered the expansion of the partnership in scientific research, continuous training, and exchange of skills.
A Symbol of Tunisia's Ambition
For Tunisia, this collaboration represents more than just an academic partnership: it symbolizes the country's ambition to assert itself on the international scientific scene and prepare a new generation of doctors and researchers capable of meeting the challenges of tomorrow's medicine.
Source
Tunisian Ministry of Health
