# Tunisia digital health transformation initiative > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tunisia-digital-health-transformation-initiative > Updated: 2026-10-01T21:19:38.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Tunisia hosted the ‘Telehealth Connect 2026’ international digital health conference in Tunis from September 29 to October 1, 2026. The event brought together representatives from over 30 countries to discuss the role of artificial intelligence, data, and new technologies in healthcare, with a focus on digital transformation and virtual hospitals. During the conference, the Tunisian Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Communication Technologies signed a ‘National Health Pact’. This agreement aims to accelerate universal health coverage through digital transformation, focusing on six strategic pillars including equitable digital access, secure health data governance, and modernized infrastructure. Supported by international partners such as the World Bank, the World Health Organization, and Japan, the initiative seeks to use telemedicine to improve medical access in interior regions. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-01: Tunisia signs National Health Pact to drive digital healthcare transformation Tunisia signed a National Health Pact to advance universal health coverage through digital transformation, telemedicine, and modernized infrastructure, supported by the WHO and World Bank. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tunisia-signs-national-health-pact-to-drive-digital-healthcare-transformation ### 2026-09-27: Tunisia to host Telehealth Connect 2026 digital health conference Tunisia will host the ‘Telehealth Connect 2026’ conference in Tunis, bringing together experts from over 30 countries to discuss digital health, AI, and healthcare transformation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tunisia-to-host-telehealth-connect-2026-digital-health-conference --- Cite as: Tunisia digital health transformation initiative. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/tunisia-digital-health-transformation-initiative