AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRoad Safety in Tunisia: Tunisia is pushing a 10-year, 2025–2034 multisector road safety strategy, with WHO support, after new national figures put road accidents at nearly 10,000 victims yearly and 1.73 billion dinars in annual losses (about 1.15% of GDP). Health Impact & Investment Case: A related study says evidence-based actions could prevent over 17,300 deaths and more than 570 cases of permanent disability over 30 years, avoiding about 65.95 billion dinars in economic losses. Medical Supplies Crisis: Tunisia’s medical supplies sector is warning of a severe cash-flow squeeze as the Ministry of Health (and partly CNAM) leaves unpaid debts dating back to 2020, threatening the survival of 600+ companies and risking shortages for hospitals. Microplastics Monitoring: In Accra, scientists from 21 African countries are harmonising coastal microplastics monitoring standards using nuclear and isotopic techniques to improve comparable data and policy. Plant Health Tech Expansion: FAO and partners launched the third phase of Africa’s phytosanitary programme, expanding digital pest surveillance to 38 countries. Heat Risk: Forecasts warn a heatwave could push parts of Tunisia toward extreme temperatures near 50°C. Child Safety Online: YouTube is rolling out parent-supervised kids accounts across MENA with a Shorts timer and extra protections like disabled uploads/commenting and no personalised ads.
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