Former Tunisian Minister of Health, Habib Touhami, passed away in Tunis on Saturday, June 20, 2026, his family announced. A respected, though private, figure in Tunisian administration, Touhami was an economist and statistician who dedicated his career to analyzing the country’s key economic and social issues. He is remembered for his significant contributions to Tunisian economic thought and policy. Details regarding the cause of death were not immediately released. Touhami’s career spanned decades of service within the Tunisian government. His passing marks a loss for the nation’s intellectual and political landscape. Further tributes are expected from government officials and colleagues in the coming days.