AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHeat & Health Emergency: Tunisia is facing record-breaking heat near 50°C, with 10 governorates on orange alert and health authorities urging hydration, shade, and limiting outdoor time—especially for children, older people, and those with chronic conditions. Power Cuts at Home: As demand surged, Tunisia’s grid moved to rolling power cuts to prevent blackouts, after reports of deaths linked to oxygen machines failing during outages. Heatstroke First Aid: Civil Protection also issued clear guidance on heatstroke—cool the person fast, move to shade, remove excess clothing, use cold compresses, and call emergency services immediately if symptoms like confusion or loss of consciousness appear. Border Health & Safety: UN experts raised alarm over alleged mass detention, expulsion, and trafficking of migrants at the Tunisia–Libya border, including reports of abuse and deaths. Healthcare & Cancer Care: AstraZeneca Egypt and NEMAG held an immuno-oncology summit in Cairo, bringing together regional oncology experts including Tunisia to discuss advances in cancer treatment. Media Freedom: Tunisia saw a blow to press freedom as journalist Haythem El Mekki was sentenced to one year in prison over social media posts tied to hospital capacity concerns. Community Health Education: Higher Education Council approvals in Bahrain included new medical cooperation agreements with institutions across the region, including Tunisia.
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