SOS BRÛLURES TUNISIE

Overview

SOS BRÛLURES TUNISIE is committed to making medical expertise more accessible for burn victims, particularly in regional hospitals. It provides vital assistance while ensuring the protection of patients' personal data through remote consultations between doctors on the Med.tn platform via Samsung tablets.

This initiative is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Health, the Tunisian Association for the Treatment of Burns and Wounds (ATTBP), the Med.TN platform, and Samsung Tunisia, resulting in a unique and effective approach to supporting those in need.

Geographic scope

National level

Health System Challenges and Interventions

Challenge:

  • Severe burns are a medical emergency whose management requires the use of a multidisciplinary team and innovative practices to facilitate access to care.
  • In Tunisia there is only one burns expertise center in Tunis city.

Intervention

  • Allowing doctors and other members of the medical profession to consult in real time and to carry out remote medical acts for the management of burns. 
  • Sharing of skills in the treatment of burns in Tunisia.
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Health Focus Area
Countries implemented
Level of coverage
Lead organization
First year of implementation
2019
Operating System
License
Integration with other eHealth solutions