Tunisia chairs Arab health council meeting
Health Minister Mustapha Ferjani proposed an Arab network for medical simulation centers.
Tunisia is leading the Arab Council of Health Specialties and aims to boost cooperation by better using medical talent abroad. Health Minister Dr. Mustapha Ferjani stated this at a November 11-12, 2026 conference in Cairo focused on expatriate Arab health professionals supporting regional health systems.
Ferjani, presiding over the council, highlighted its role in unifying training standards and specialization criteria across Arab nations. He praised expatriate doctors for contributing to training programs, research, and knowledge transfer, urging them to build lasting connections between their residence countries and homelands.
The minister proposed creating an Arab network of medical simulation centers and an Arab center of excellence for AI in health, offering Tunisia as a host. Tunisia remains committed to strengthening Arab health integration and leveraging expatriate expertise to improve healthcare quality and resilience.
Why it mattersTunisia's health minister proposed new initiatives to connect Arab medical professionals abroad with their home countries.