Gafsa : Green Light for Several Health Projects Aimed at Bringing Care Closer to Citizens

The Ministry of Health has approved a series of measures aimed at strengthening the healthcare infrastructure in the governorate of Gafsa, during a virtual meeting held yesterday, Monday, under the supervision of the Minister of Health, Mustapha Ferjani, and in the presence of the Governor of Gafsa, Slim Ferrouja, as well as the Regional Director of Health, Taha Mattoug.

According to a statement issued by the governorate’s offices, the decisions include upgrading the Houcine Bouzayen University Hospital through the acquisition of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine, along with equipping the Gafsa health region with two additional CT scanners in 2026.

The measures also include preliminary approval for the creation of a dialysis center at the Redeyef local hospital, the allocation of a fully equipped prefabricated unit—both administratively and medically—for the SAMU emergency medical team at the Metlaoui regional hospital, as well as the addition of a second dental chair.

The statement further noted that it was decided to establish two prefabricated basic health units: one in Essend Jebel (Essend delegation) and another in Menzel Gammoudi (Sidi Aïch delegation). Plans also include the purchase of a service vehicle and an ambulance for the Zannouch basic health center, in addition to accelerating the final procedures for the Menzel Mimoun basic health center project (Gafsa North delegation) in the coming days, with a budget allocation of 1.1 million dinars.

In the same context, equipment and materials (first installment) are expected to be provided this week to the Essend local hospital, along with the installation of a prefabricated basic health unit within the Belkhir local hospital to offer general medicine, dental care, and pharmacy services.

These decisions form part of the ongoing monitoring of healthcare projects planned for the Gafsa governorate and are in line with the implementation of recommendations stemming from the Minister of Health’s visit to the region last March, aimed at improving healthcare services in inland regions and making them more accessible to citizens.