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From November 28 to 30, 2024, the city of Hammamet hosted the 28th edition of the National Congress of Critical Care Medicine, a leading scientific event held under the high patronage of the Minister of Public Health, Mustapha Ferjani. This annual gathering, essential for healthcare professionals, focused on improving critical care and exploring the latest advancements in the field.

In his speech, the Minister of Health emphasized: "This congress holds strategic importance within the framework of our public health system reforms. Critical care plays a central role in addressing our sector's structural and organizational challenges. We must strengthen capacities, particularly in interior regions, to ensure equitable and accessible healthcare coverage for all."

Similarly, Dr. Jalila Ben Khelil, Head of the Intensive Care Unit at Abderrahmane Memmi Hospital, stated:"The Tunisian Association of Critical Care Medicine, in collaboration with the 18th Paramedics’ Day, highlights the vital role of paramedical staff in intensive care. This congress has fostered international collaborations, particularly with Morocco, Mauritania, Egypt, and France, to enhance exchanges and training. We have also launched a strategy to expand critical care capacities nationwide in response to challenges such as COVID poses."

Bringing together over 500 Tunisian and international experts, this event served as a platform of excellence for knowledge-sharing, promoting best practices, and encouraging research in critical care. Topics addressed included crucial issues such as sepsis, antimicrobial resistance, cardiogenic shock, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), ventilator weaning, nutrition, and delirium. These subjects were explored through scientific lectures and high-level discussions.

The program also featured hands-on workshops on advanced techniques, such as lung ultrasound, ventilator curve analysis, critical interpretation of antibiograms, and hemodynamic monitoring. These interactive sessions aimed to refine healthcare professionals' skills and foster innovation in managing critically ill patients.

By its scope and ambition, this congress stands as a cornerstone in Tunisia's pursuit of excellence in critical care, reinforcing its position as a key player in research and training in critical care medicine.