The Tunisian-African Forum on Health Resilience

The first Tunisian-African Forum on health resilience, epidemic preparedness, and social justice in health, held on June 15, 2026, by the University of Tunis El Manar in partnership with numerous national and international stakeholders, brought together experts, researchers, and policymakers to address major health prevention challenges across Africa. Supported by leading institutions as part of an international research project, the Forum highlighted the need to strengthen prevention, preparedness, and response policies in the face of epidemic and environmental crises.

Discussions focused in particular on the development of an African Health Security Index, powered by artificial intelligence, to assess the preparedness of all 54 African countries for future health risks. The exchanges also emphasized the importance of an integrated approach based on the One Health and One Digital Health concepts, as well as equitable access to healthcare, medical resources, and vaccines.

The Dr. Sadok Besrour Foundation contributed to these discussions by sharing its experience in building resilience in the health sector. Its participation highlighted an approach centered on capacity building, excellence in education and training, innovation, and solidarity. It provided a concrete illustration of how strategic initiatives can help build health systems that are more resilient, inclusive, and better prepared to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

The Forum thus reaffirmed Tunisia’s role as a regional hub for scientific and health cooperation in Africa.