$125 Million Program to Strengthen Tunisia's Healthcare System
A $125 million program, funded by the Global Fund to Fight Pandemics with the support of the World Bank, was officially launched during a meeting between Tunisian Health Minister Mustapha Ferjani and a delegation from the financial institution. The project aims to strengthen Tunisia's healthcare system by modernizing infrastructure, optimizing governance, and consolidating crisis response capabilities.
Strategic Axes
The initiative is based on several strategic axes, including:
- Improving emergency response mechanisms through enhanced support for rapid intervention units and the Strategic Operations Center.
- Establishing a digitalized system for tracking and analyzing epidemiological data to improve crisis management.
- Reforming the governance of the health sector, with a focus on better organizing human resources and modernizing medical databases.
- Rehabilitating primary care facilities, installing solar panels in priority areas, and equipping specialized laboratories to enhance diagnostic capabilities.
Commitment to Accelerate Project Implementation
During the meeting, Mustapha Ferjani reiterated the Tunisian government's commitment to accelerating the project's implementation, highlighting the importance of World Bank support in achieving the set objectives. Alexandre Arrobbio and Michele Gragnolati, representatives of the World Bank, praised Tunisia's effectiveness in executing health cooperation initiatives.
Context and Significance
In a context marked by growing health challenges, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, this initiative is crucial for improving the quality of care and could serve as a model for other countries in the region.
