AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMedicines & Regulation: Tunisia’s National Agency for Medicines and Health Products updated its roadmap for moving to the electronic Common Technical Document (eCTD), granting pharma labs exceptional deadline extensions after some struggled with the transition. Cancer Screening: Tunisia’s Ministry of Health and Nourane Association will hold a breast cancer awareness and screening day on Sept. 19 at Errahma Basic Health Centre in Menzel Bouzelfa, pushing early detection and regular follow-up. Telehealth Progress: President Kaïs Saïed met Health Minister Mustapha Ferjani to review healthcare projects, highlighting remote services like teleradiology to cut travel and waiting times, while also citing delays linked to corruption and equipment obstacles. Child Health & Screens: The Family Ministry urged parents and childcare providers to limit children’s screen time and boost direct play, dialogue, movement and arts for healthier development. Health Research Talent: A Tunisia-born scientist, Cyrine Ben Dhaou, received a prestigious NIH K99/R00 grant to advance cardiovascular disease research. Sports & Wellness Policy: Tunisia’s sports structures “organic bill” is expected to be a priority when parliament resumes, following broad stakeholder consultations.
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