Road Safety Push: Tunisia is stepping up its road safety drive with a national multisectoral strategy (2025–2034), backed by WHO and local ministries, as officials warn road crashes cost about 1.73 billion dinars a year and could be cut with smarter infrastructure, stronger enforcement, and better post-crash medical response. Seat Belt Reminder: The National Road Safety Observatory says seat belts must become a daily reflex, citing a rise in the severity index of accidents (20 to 28 deaths per 100 accidents) and urging drivers and passengers to buckle up every trip. Health System Risk: UTICA’s medical supplies chamber warns that unpaid debts from the Ministry of Health and CNAM are threatening the survival of 600+ supplier companies, raising fears of shortages for hospitals and maintenance services. Public Health & Policy: The Head of Government chaired a cabinet meeting on President Kaïs Saïed’s instructions, reviewing draft laws tied to strengthening energy, food, housing, health, and air transport, with a focus on certified quality management in public services. Plant & Marine Health: FAO and partners expanded Africa’s digital phytosanitary programme to 38 countries, while GAEC scientists joined regional efforts to harmonise microplastics monitoring protocols using nuclear and isotopic techniques. Tunisia in the News: Customs reported major 2026 seizures, including 78.4 kg of cocaine, 17 kg of gold, and nearly 180,000 narcotic-class tablets, alongside large contraband goods hauls.