AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Safety: Tunisia’s Meknassi food poisoning case in Sidi Bouzid is linked to “anabasine” found in osbane, likely from accidental leaves of the toxic wild plant “Nicotiana glauca” mixed into leafy vegetables; the authority warns against using unknown wild herbs and urges buying from regulated sources. Public Health & Environment: In Bizerte’s Menzel Bourguiba, Tinja and Mateur, thermal fogging campaigns are being stepped up to limit “Chironomidae” insects, with officials saying the field treatment is not a danger to residents. Road Safety: During Eid al-Adha (May 27–29), Tunisia recorded 24 road accidents with 17 deaths and 38 injuries; inattention and speeding were top causes, and Tunis governorate led in incidents. Mental Health Research: A new study links childhood trauma to prodromal psychotic symptoms in nursing undergraduates, with depression and anxiety playing mediating roles. Force Health Protection: Tunisia hosted parts of African Lion 26, supporting rapid surveillance work for emerging infections alongside U.S. health protection efforts. Wellness & Lifestyle: A Tunisia-focused piece highlights how falling birth rates are becoming an economic issue.
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