Social Security Reform: Tunisia’s Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri chaired a working session to kick off drafting legal texts for structural reforms to the social security system, with priorities including adjusting pensions to demographic and labour-market changes and expanding coverage for informal workers, agriculture and fisheries employees, the self-employed, emerging professions and platform-economy workers. Public Health & Care Access: Palestinian health authorities warn Gaza’s hospitals face worsening oxygen shortages as oxygen production stations shut down and spare parts are blocked, putting dozens of intensive care and neonatal units at risk. Pharma & Health Services: Tunisia’s SIPHAT reported a recovery in 2026 operations, with revenue up in H1 and strong growth in sales to private pharmacies, alongside production gains at Fondouk Choucha. Animal Health Watch: Libya’s National Center for Animal Health is monitoring sheep deaths in southern Tunisia’s Metlaoui area, investigating possible water contamination linked to phosphates and coordinating lab testing with Tunisian veterinary services. Digital Health & Equity: Tunisia reviewed progress on digital transformation projects aimed at modernizing public services, improving transparency and reducing regional gaps, with a focus on measurable impact and smarter administration.