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Regional hospital in Sidi Bouzid lacks functioning dialysis machines

Patients travel long distances for life-sustaining treatment.

Under validationSubmitted July 9, 2026Tunisia1 validation

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Description

Only one of three dialysis units operates reliably; maintenance backlog and spare parts delays persist.

Evidence

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testimonyUnverified
Patient family testimony — dialysis travel burden
Family documents weekly travel to alternate facility due to machine outages.
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Category: Health
Scale: national
Reported by: Citizen Kasserine

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