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First Corneal Transplant Successfully Performed at Ibn Jazar Hospital in Kairouan

A medical team at Ibn Jazar Hospital in Kairouan has successfully performed the first corneal transplant in the region.

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First Corneal Transplant Successfully Performed at Ibn Jazar Hospital in Kairouan

A medical team at Ibn Jazar Hospital in Kairouan has successfully performed the first corneal transplant in the region. The regional health administration confirmed that the surgical intervention was a complete success and represents a step towards improving hospital services and bringing specialized treatments closer to patients.

This surgical intervention is a significant step within efforts to enhance the public health system and expand specialized interventions in university hospitals. The medical team is preparing to schedule similar surgical procedures for patients on waiting lists.