Ooredoo Tunisia Supports National Health Initiatives
Meeting with the Minister of Health to Congratulate on WHO Certification
The General Director of Ooredoo Tunisia, Eyas Assaf, accompanied by the company's management team, met with His Excellency the Minister of Health, Dr. Mustapha Ferjani, to congratulate the ministry on the recent international distinction obtained by Tunisia: the official certification from the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring Tunisia free of trachoma, one of the main causes of preventable blindness worldwide.
Recognition of Tunisia's Efforts in Healthcare
This distinction was awarded in Geneva by the WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, in recognition of the years of continuous efforts made by Tunisian health professionals, field teams, and health institutions across all regions of the country. Ooredoo Tunisia praised this major national achievement, reflecting Tunisia's historical commitment to prevention, equitable access to care, health proximity, and protection of citizens' dignity.
Future Collaboration and Support for National Health Initiatives
The meeting also allowed for an exchange on future collaboration perspectives between Ooredoo Tunisia and the Ministry of Health to support national initiatives with a high impact in the field of health and digital health. In this context, Ooredoo Tunisia announced its support for the National Cataract Surgery Initiative organized under the auspices of the Ministry of Health in partnership with the One Day One Dream (ODOD) association. This national initiative aims to restore vision to underprivileged patients suffering from cataracts and preventable blindness in several Tunisian governorates.
Ooredoo Tunisia's Commitment to Social Responsibility
Through a three-year commitment as part of its "Tounes T3ich" social program, Ooredoo Tunisia will support the National Cataract Surgery Initiative in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the One Day One Dream (ODOD) association, with the aim of strengthening access to care, contributing to the fight against preventable blindness, and giving hope and dignity back to vulnerable populations across the country.
Statements from Ooredoo Tunisia and the Ministry of Health
On this occasion, Eyas Assaf, General Director of Ooredoo Tunisia, stated: "Ooredoo Tunisia is proud to support the Ministry of Health in promoting national health priorities and initiatives that concretely improve citizens' lives. The recognition of Tunisia by the World Health Organization is a national pride and a tribute to the dedication of Tunisian health professionals. Through our support for the national cataract surgery initiative, we reaffirm our commitment to social inclusion, health equity, and a better future for all Tunisians."
The Minister of Health, Dr. Mustapha Ferjani, welcomed this collaboration and emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships in supporting national health efforts and strengthening access to quality care in all regions of the country.
Strengthening Collaboration between Ooredoo Tunisia and the Ministry of Health
This meeting marks a new stage in the strengthening of collaboration between Ooredoo Tunisia and the Ministry of Health, around a common vision based on innovation, inclusion, prevention, and sustainable development of the health sector.
