The prosecution near the Tunis court of first instance ordered, this Thursday, April 17, the opening of a judicial investigation following the death of the doctor Zakaria Bouguerra, found dead at his home located in the northern suburbs of the capital.
According to sources close to the file, the lifeless body of the practitioner was discovered in his bathroom by a family member, who immediately contacted the authorities. The technical and scientific police units went to the scene in order to make the first observations. The circumstances surrounding the death remain vague for the moment.
Dr. Zakaria Bouguerra was an eminent figure in the Tunisian medical sector, recognized for his unfailing commitment in the fight against the pandemic of Covid-19. Specialist in preventive medicine, he distinguished himself by his media interventions, calling for rigorous health measures to contain the propagation of the virus. He notably alerted to the probable presence of worrying variants in Tunisia.
In addition to his contributions in the management of the health crisis, Dr. Bouguerra was a fervent defender of the transparency and efficiency of the Tunisian health system. He criticized the slow rhythm of vaccination and urged the authorities to adopt a more proactive approach to health challenges.
