AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHeat Health Alert: Tunisia’s meteorology service placed 10 governorates under an “orange” warning, urging extra care for elderly people, those with chronic illnesses or mental health conditions, people on regular medication, and those living alone; dehydration and heatstroke risks are highlighted, with symptoms like fever above 40°C and confusion. Maternal Care Upgrade: Health Minister Mustapha Ferjani reviewed gaps in mother-and-newborn services, focusing on midwife and primary care training, standardized protocols, better referral pathways, equipment, stronger pregnancy monitoring, and faster digitisation of medical records. Mosquito & Dengue Watch: NAMRU EURAFCENT researchers published findings on the Asian tiger mosquito in northern and central Tunis, mapping seasonal activity and supporting ongoing dengue risk monitoring. Pharmacy-CNAM Cash Crunch: Pharmacists’ union SPOT warns it may suspend the third-party payment system over unpaid medicine debts, citing about TND 80 million owed and delays of 3–4 months, despite CNAM reporting a surplus. Livestock Recovery Plan: Tunisia launched a 2026–2030 programme to rebuild cattle and small ruminant numbers after drought, with funding for small farmers, subsidies for breeding stock, and digital livestock monitoring.
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