Sfax Digital Hospital Expands Telemedicine Network to New Healthcare Facilities
The Sfax Digital Hospital has expanded its network of remote medical consultations to include new healthcare facilities. The initiative now covers neurology in Gafsa and cardiology in Skhira. Additionally, nephrology consultations have been added to the services provided by the teams at the Hédi Chaker University Hospital (CHU) in Sfax.
New Telemedicine Services in Gafsa and Skhira
In Gafsa, remote neurology consultations have commenced at the Houssine Bouzaïane Regional Hospital. These services are delivered in coordination with the neurology department of the Habib Bourguiba University Hospital in Sfax.
In Skhira, the local hospital now hosts remote cardiology consultations, conducted in collaboration with the cardiology department of the Hédi Chaker University Hospital.
The program has also expanded to include nephrology, with remote consultations provided by the specialized department at the Hédi Chaker University Hospital. These appointments follow a weekly schedule established in coordination with the central team of the Digital Hospital at the Ministry of Health.
Benefits for Patients and Healthcare Access
This organizational model allows patients to receive specialized medical opinions at their local healthcare facility, supported by the medical teams from Sfax’s university hospitals. The primary goals are to:
- Reduce travel to major hospital centers.
- Lower associated costs.
- Decrease waiting times.
- Maintain continuous care in coordination with local medical teams.
Future Expansion Plans
The Ministry of Health plans to gradually expand this telemedicine framework to other medical specialties and connect additional healthcare facilities in neighboring governorates. The key objective is to strengthen specialized medical coverage in regions where access to consultations remains more challenging.
