AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHealthcare Digital Access: Tunisia’s Ministry of Health says its first nationwide remote medical specialty selection finished successfully for 1,458 candidates via a dedicated platform—1,218 final choices, 237 withdrawals, and 3 absences—so applicants didn’t need to travel to Tunis. Public Health & Infrastructure Strain: A major Tunisian debate is growing around heatwave-linked service breakdowns, with reports pointing to STEG grid strain and knock-on risks for medical devices during outages. Pharma & Services: State-owned SIPHAT reports a recovery in 2026 output and pharmacy sales, with H1 revenue up to TND 4.6 million and production at Fondouk Choucha rising 61% year-on-year, though financial burdens remain. Health System Funding Pressure: SIPHAT’s latest indicators also highlight ongoing financial constraints, including a reported TND 165 million debt position as of end-June 2026. Family Health Trends: A new study flags Maghreb fertility at historic lows, with Tunisia now at the lowest level in the region—linked to economic pressure and shifting social norms. Care & Gender Policy: MPs are pushing draft laws on care work leave and public childcare, but critics warn the proposals could deepen gender gaps. Call for Agroecology MSMEs: Tunisia launches applications for “Soil Matters,” backing MSMEs offering agroecology and soil health solutions (deadline Aug 30, 2026).
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