[The health in Tunisia. Achievements and limitations]

Since the independence in 1956, the health sector has scored a great deal of progress. Such a development has been observed also in other developing nations. The country is now facing a crucial issue. On one hand the resources devoted to the health sector are ever increasing and are likely to reach the limits acceptable to the national economy. On the other hand the citizens are seeking for more and better care and are no longer satisfied with the care and health insurance provided to them. On this background, the inequalities of health resources between the regions and areas of the country add an other aggravating factor.