AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDigital Health in Tunisia: Tunisia is pushing telemedicine and remote specialist care through “TeleHealth Connect Tunisia 2026,” with the Health Minister calling digitalization a path to health equity and announcing a “Tunis Declaration” on equitable access, data protection, and cybersecurity. Remote Care Expansion: In Sfax, the Ministry of Health’s digital hospital is already running weekly remote consultations in child psychiatry, psychiatry, joint/bone diseases, and neurology—delivered by university hospital specialists to three local facilities, with plans to add more specialties and extend to nearby governorates. Health Systems & Supply Security: Libya has signed an MoU to join Africa CDC’s African Pooled Procurement Mechanism, aiming to improve access and affordability of essential medicines and medical supplies; Tunisia is already listed among participating countries. Water & Wellness Link: Tunisia’s water crisis focus continues as experts warn dam evaporation can consume roughly half of daily drinking water use, urging modern fixes like photovoltaic panels to reduce losses. Tunisia Infrastructure (Indirect Health Impact): The IsDB approved a €335.5m loan to extend the highway network to Le Kef and Jendouba, aiming to improve access to services and road safety. Public Health Safety Note: Authorities are investigating a suspected sexual assault of a 16-year-old in Tunis and warning the public about misinformation circulating online.
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