Major Upgrade for Taher Sfar University Hospital in Mahdia
The Taher Sfar University Hospital in Mahdia has recently undergone a significant enhancement of its medical equipment, as part of a healthcare system support program funded by the Ministry of Health, the European Union, and the UNOPS (United Nations Office for Project Services).
Objective of the Initiative
According to the Ministry of Health, this initiative aims to improve patient care and provide high-quality healthcare services to the inhabitants of Mahdia and surrounding regions.
New Facilities and Equipment
The hospital now boasts a range of new facilities, including:
- An endoscopy system for digestive diagnosis and surgery
- State-of-the-art ultrasound equipment for gynecology-obstetrics, cardiology, and medical imaging services
- A mammography unit to strengthen the imaging department
- Ventilation devices and four additional intensive care beds for the intensive care, neonatology, and pediatrics departments
- A dental prosthetics laboratory, microscopes, dental chairs, optical coherence tomography devices, and ocular photography equipment for the dental and ophthalmology services
- A surgical microscope for the otolaryngology department
Laboratory and Operating Room Upgrades
The hospital's laboratories, including bactériology, anatomopathology, and cytology, have been equipped with modern equipment. The operating rooms have also been upgraded with new lamps, operating tables, and delivery tables, improving the quality of surgical interventions.
Conclusion
This major upgrade is expected to significantly enhance the quality of healthcare services provided by the Taher Sfar University Hospital, benefiting the local population and surrounding regions.