Heat & Safety: Tunisia is in the grip of an intense heatwave, with record highs near 50°C and 10 governorates on high alert; health authorities and Civil Protection urge hydration, cooling, and avoiding sun exposure between noon and 4 p.m., especially for children, older people, and those with chronic conditions. Power Reliability: As demand surges by more than 30% above normal, STEG has resorted to rolling power cuts to protect the grid and prevent a wider blackout—while warning that outages may continue through the heatwave. Food & Water Safety: The National Authority for Food Safety says bottled water is monitored via operator self-checks plus official inspections, but warns that summer heat can worsen risks if bottles are transported or stored in direct sunlight, potentially affecting plastic components. Healthcare Funding Tension: Tunisia’s parliament is holding a hearing on the Cnam crisis with healthcare providers, focusing on the contractual relationship with doctors and pharmacists and the impact on insured patients. Press Freedom Under Pressure: Journalist Haythem El Mekki was sentenced to one year in prison over social media posts tied to reports about morgue conditions at Habib Bourguiba University Hospital in Sfax, drawing condemnation from press groups. Public Health Innovation: AstraZeneca Egypt and NEMAG launched an immuno-oncology summit in Cairo, bringing together regional oncology experts to discuss advances in cancer care, including lung and gastric cancers. Human Rights at the Border: UN experts report alleged systematic arbitrary detention, collective expulsion, and trafficking of migrants at the Tunisia–Libya border, including claims of abuse and denial of medical care. Health-Related Legal Action: ARTICLE 19 condemned El Mekki’s conviction under telecom-related charges, calling it part of a broader pattern of judicial harassment of media workers. Community Health Education: Civil Protection also issued clear guidance on recognizing and responding to heatstroke as a medical emergency.