CNAM Medicines Crisis: Tunisia’s National Health Insurance Fund (CNAM) is facing a fresh medicines payment standoff: the Pharmacists’ Union says about TND 80 million is overdue (3–4 months), and warns it could suspend the third-party payment system from July 1, despite CNAM reporting a TND 1 billion annual surplus. Maternal & Newborn Care Push: Health Minister Mustapha Ferjani reviewed gaps in mother-and-newborn services, calling for a national plan to strengthen midwives and primary care, standardize protocols, improve referral pathways, upgrade equipment, boost pregnancy monitoring, and speed up digitization of medical records. Hajj Health Mission Recognized: Tunisia’s Hajj health mission was honoured after a successful 2026 season, with 31 medical teams covering 10,982 pilgrims and 35,000+ consultations, including 1,000 on Arafat day. Livestock Recovery Plan: Tunisia launched a 2026–2030 programme to rebuild livestock after drought, focusing on herd renewal, forage resources, digital monitoring, and stronger animal health services. Road Safety Investment: Tunisia is urged to cut road deaths by 50% using smart radars and first-aid training, with investment framed as preventing thousands of fatalities over decades. Air Quality Awareness: A clean-air push highlights how local action can drive healthier skies, tying policy to public health outcomes. Pharma Market Watch: On the TUNINDEX, SIPHAT rose 4.4% and BNA gained 3.1%, while SANIMED fell 4.3%, reflecting investor attention on health-related stocks.