Maternal & Neonatal Care Upgrade: Tunisia’s Health Minister Mustapha Ferjani reviewed gaps in care for mothers and newborns, pushing a national plan to strengthen midwives and primary care, standardise protocols, improve referral pathways, equip facilities, boost pregnancy monitoring, and speed up digitisation of medical records. Digital Health Identity: Tunisia’s National Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology began adopting the National Health Identifier (INS) on July 4 to link patient identity to medical and administrative records, aiming for safer data exchange and fewer duplicate files. Hajj Health Mission Recognised: Tunisia honoured its Hajj health mission after a successful 1447 AH/2026 season, with 31 medical teams covering 10,982 pilgrims and delivering over 35,000 consultations. Road Safety Push: The National Road Safety Observatory flagged a rise in accident severity, urging strict seat belt use; the severity index climbed from 20 to 28 deaths per 100 accidents. Livestock Recovery Plan: Tunisia launched a 2026–2030 programme to rebuild livestock after drought, including forage support, digital monitoring, and stronger animal health services. Nutrition System Modernisation: Tunisia’s national institute of nutrition adopts the INS to improve patient care quality through unified identity. Customs Crackdown: Tunisian customs seized major narcotics, medicinal tablets, gold and foreign currency in 2026 operations, alongside large quantities of cigarettes and other contraband.