Tunisia is assuming the presidency of the Pan-African Group of Military Medicine for the period 2025-2027, it was announced Thursday in Tunis.
The announcement of Tunisia’s presidency for the period 2025-2027 was made during the 13th Pan-African Congress of Military Medicine, in the presence of military officials, experts, and representatives of international organisations.
The three-day event brings together delegations from several African countries around a common objective: to strengthen cooperation in the field of military medicine and adapt armed forces health systems to new security and health challenges.
Speaking at the opening of the meeting, Tunisian Minister of National Defense Khaled Sehili indicated that this presidency will allow Tunisia to continue its initiatives of recent years, notably the
regular organisation of international events and courses under the auspices of the International Council of Military Medicine.
He added that Tunisia’s selection to host this congress reflects confidence in and recognition of the progress made in the field of military health and the country’s active role as a member of the International Council on Military Medicine and Health.
Participation in these scientific events contributes to the development of knowledge and skills of military medical and paramedical personnel, ensuring their full preparation to meet the needs of patients and the wounded, the minister emphasised, noting that these meetings also represent an opportunity to strengthen skills and continuing education in military medicine.
This congress is also an opportunity to strengthen preparedness for interventions both nationally and internationally, within the framework of humanitarian, UN, or emergency missions during disasters and crises, the Tunisian official stated, pointing out that rapid regional and international changes require enhanced continuing education and coordination to guarantee African military doctors the expertise necessary to carry out their missions effectively.
This meeting will address key current priorities, namely war surgery, the care of wounded personnel in operations, the mental health of military personnel, the prevention of biological risks, and the
integration of emerging technologies into medical practice.
The discourses aim to consolidate a common approach based on field experience and scientific research, in a context marked by the increasing number of unconventional threats and health crises.
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