AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHeat Safety in Tunisia: The National Institute of Meteorology put 10 governorates (including Greater Tunis, Bizerte, Jendouba, Béja, Siliana, Zaghouan and Le Kef) on “orange” alert for dangerous conditions, with higher risk for elderly people, those with chronic illnesses or mental health conditions, medication users, and people living alone; INM also warns athletes and outdoor workers about dehydration and heatstroke, and urges extra care for children, listing classic heatstroke signs like fever above 40°C, hot dry skin, confusion and loss of consciousness. Maternal & Newborn Care: Health Minister Mustapha Ferjani reviewed gaps in Tunisia’s care for mothers and newborns, calling for stronger midwife and primary care skills, standardized treatment protocols, better referral pathways, improved equipment, tighter pregnancy monitoring, and faster digitisation of medical records. Hajj Health Coverage: Tunisia’s Hajj health mission was honoured after a successful season, with 31 medical teams covering 10,982 pilgrims and delivering over 35,000 consultations, including 1,000 on Arafat day. CNAM Pharmacy Payment Pressure: Tunisia’s National Health Insurance Fund (CNAM) is facing renewed pressure as pharmacists report unpaid debts (around TND 80 million) and warn they may disrupt third-party payment starting July 1, despite CNAM’s reported surplus. Global Eye Health: WHO validated El Salvador’s elimination of trachoma as a public health problem, highlighting the role of targeted community assessments and health system capacity—an important reminder for infectious disease prevention worldwide.
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