AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHeat & Health Crisis: Tunisia is sweltering again, with Kairouan hitting 49.8°C and hospitals reporting mounting pressure as rotating power cuts disrupt water supplies and worsen heat-related illness. Water Safety: Tunisia’s National Authority for Food Safety says drinking water delivered through public networks is potable and meets health standards, with ongoing bacteriological and chlorine monitoring. Wildfires & Evacuations: More than 100 families were evacuated in Kairouan and Siliana as wildfires spread in strong winds; military aircraft and civil protection teams were deployed, and no deaths were reported. Prison Health in Extreme Weather: CPJ and Amnesty warn that journalists and other detainees face life-threatening conditions during heatwaves, citing overcrowding, poor ventilation, and limited medical access. Insurance & Health Coverage: Tunisia’s insurance sector grew in H1 2026, with health insurance turnover up 16.9%, while motor insurance remains the biggest non-life segment. Civil Society Under Pressure: Human Rights Watch reports Tunisia’s crackdown on NGOs is intensifying, including prosecutions and detention tied to civil society activity.
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