Press Freedom in Tunisia: Tunisia’s courts keep tightening the screws on journalists, with Haythem El Mekki sentenced to one year in prison and other cases (including Zied El Heni and Khaoula Boukrim) highlighting a broader crackdown using repressive laws. Heat & Power Safety: With extreme heat still driving widespread alerts, Tunisia’s meteorology institute warns 20 governorates are on high alert and urges strict heatstroke prevention—especially for children, elderly people, and those with chronic illness. Home Oxygen Continuity: Siliana’s health directorate is urging patients on home oxygen therapy to contact local hospitals immediately if power cuts disrupt treatment. Digital Health Upgrade: Tunisia is preparing to launch “Sahetna.tn,” a national citizen health portal for appointments and health records, built around a National Health Identifier to streamline care. Vaccination Planning: The health ministry has started work on Tunisia’s 2027–2030 national vaccination strategy, with a strong push for better coverage and a digital vaccination system. Environmental Health Alarm: A report links Gabès phosphate processing emissions to serious respiratory harm, especially for children, with pollutant levels reported far above WHO limits. Electricity Cuts Explained: A new explainer details how STEG selects areas for load shedding based on network feeders and system balance—helpful for residents trying to understand why some neighborhoods stay on. Health Security Context (Africa): An Africa Health Security Index says preparedness has improved, but average readiness remains low enough that outbreaks can still escalate fast.