Madar (Tunis) - Habib Thameur Hospital in Tunis has set up a new unit for genetic skin diseases and skin tumours within its dermatology department, the first of its kind in Tunisia's public health facilities, according to a statement posted on the hospital's official page on Sunday, November 8, 2026, and reported by the daily La Presse.
Equipped with state-of-the-art medical devices, the unit aims to improve diagnostic accuracy, promote early screening for skin tumours and raise the quality of patient care, the same source said.
The hospital has acquired a latest-generation digital video dermoscopy device, which allows moles and skin lesions to be examined with high precision, documented and regularly monitored, making it easier to spot suspicious changes and detect skin cancers early.
The unit also includes a multidisciplinary clinic for genetic skin diseases, providing comprehensive medical follow-up for patients.
The hospital said the initiative is part of its effort to modernise its equipment and strengthen its specialised services. The source did not give the cost of the equipment.
