Tunisia reaffirms commitment to African health security

Tunisia has reiterated its dedication to enhancing health security across Africa and fostering international collaboration in the face of epidemics. This commitment was highlighted during a high-level virtual meeting on June 16, 2026, which addressed the situation surrounding the Ebola virus, specifically the Bunyaviridae strain, and discussed mechanisms for regional and global coordination to curb its spread.

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Tunisia fully embraces a logic of shared responsibility and responsiveness to health threats.

Participating on the instructions of President Kaïs Saïed, Health Minister Dr. Mustapha Ferjani emphasized Tunisia's solidarity and responsiveness to health threats. He stressed the importance of leveraging national expertise and skills, alongside reinforcing epidemiological surveillance, early warning systems, and the preparedness of health structures to manage trans-border health risks.

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It is important to mobilize national expertise and skills, as well as to strengthen epidemiological surveillance, early warning systems, and the preparedness of health structures to face cross-border health risks.

Through its active participation, Tunisia underscored its ongoing commitment to bolstering African health security and advancing international cooperation. The goal is to improve responses to health emergencies and limit the dissemination of epidemic diseases, demonstrating a proactive stance on global health challenges.

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Tunisia has consistently committed to strengthening health security in Africa and developing international cooperation to better respond to health emergencies and limit the spread of epidemic diseases.