AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSmoking Policy: Maghreb Forum in Tunis pushed a unified regional strategy to curb smoking, with talks on prevention, awareness, and safer nicotine and smoke-free options. Food Safety Update: Tunisia’s National Food Safety Authority said the Meknassi food poisoning deaths were linked to anabasine from accidental mixing of toxic wild “Nicotiana glauca” leaves with leafy vegetables, urging people to avoid unknown herbs. Public Health & Vector Control: Bizerte launched thermal fogging campaigns in Menzel Bourguiba, Tinja and Mateur to limit Chironomidae insects, with officials stressing the operation is meant to protect residents and reduce nuisance. Health & Access in Sports: NPR analysis warns World Cup matches across North America face dangerous heat risk, with players and fans vulnerable to overheating and dehydration. Healthcare Expansion: Morocco’s Akdital plans a third Saudi hospital as it expands across the Gulf, while also eyeing North Africa growth including a possible Tunisia hospital acquisition. Wellness Watch: Tunisia’s watermelon export season is continuing after authorities cleared the fruit of a social-media food poisoning rumor.
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