AGP Executive Report

Community Pharmacy Support: Arab Tunisian Bank (ATB) has partnered with the Tunisian Union of Community Pharmacists (SPOT) to back community pharmacies and expand its SAYDALI banking offer for financing and modernization. Workplace Safety & Municipal Health: Tunisia’s municipal sector announced a two-day strike, demanding protective gear, a national plan to prevent workplace accidents, and updates to occupational health and safety rules—especially for waste management. Public Health & Heat Costs: Tunisia’s July inflation report shows health prices rising 0.7%, including a 1.2% jump in pharmaceutical products—while heat-related strain is also highlighted in coverage of canicule impacts on vulnerable groups. Health Services Continuity: CTN says ferry “cancellations” were actually delays after a one-hour sit-in, and stresses continuity of public services and reforms, including healthcare-related staff rights. Water & Food Security: A Tunisia-linked policy focus stresses food, water and energy security as national priorities, with calls for better water management and storage systems. Health in Extreme Conditions Abroad: Cruise and heat guidance warns older adults and people with chronic conditions to avoid peak sun, stay hydrated, and seek shade.

Municipal Health & Safety: Tunisia’s municipal sector has announced a two-day general strike, demanding safer workplaces, protective gear, and a national plan to prevent workplace accidents—alongside calls to update occupational health and safety rules for municipalities and waste management. Pharmacy Support: Arab Tunisian Bank (ATB) signed a partnership with the Tunisian Union of Community Pharmacists (SPOT) to expand its SAYDALI banking offer, including financing for pharmacy setup and modernization. Transport Disruption: CTN denied social media claims of ferry cancellations, saying only delays affected two routes after a one-hour sit-in by maritime staff, while stressing passenger continuity and employee rights. Cost of Living: Tunisia’s consumer prices rose 0.2% in July, with Health costs up 0.7% (including higher pharmaceutical product prices) while food fell 0.6%. Heat & Health Risks: Reports highlight deadly heat impacts in prisons, with families and rights groups alleging deaths linked to overcrowding and poor conditions. Water & Food Security: Tunisia’s wider region faces mounting pressure as extreme heat and drought strain water and energy systems, raising public health concerns.

Heat & Public Health: Europe’s heatwave is pushing cruise lines to adjust shore plans, with health advice focused on hydration, shade, light clothing, and extra caution for older adults and people with heart or lung conditions. Water Security: A new report warns that water access and sanitation gaps are worsening across Africa as climate change strains food systems and public health. Tunisia Under Strain: Prison conditions are being blamed for deaths during the current heat, with families and rights groups alleging lack of water and electricity and “suspect” fatalities. Health Costs & Prices: Tunisia’s July CPI rose 0.2%, with Health prices up 0.7% driven by higher pharmaceutical product costs. Medical Cooperation: U.S. military medical experts met Libyan Armed Forces Medical Services in Tunis to discuss casualty-care needs, emphasizing human-capital development. Human Rights Health Alert: An international group renewed an urgent call for the release of Tunisia’s Rached Ghannouchi and other political prisoners, citing serious health deterioration.

Heat & health pressures: Tunisia’s PM priorities for 2027 put food, water and energy security front and center, aiming to protect vulnerable groups and improve public services—key as extreme heat and outages strain daily health and sanitation. Local environment checks: President Kaïs Saïed visited Radès to review sanitation, pollution and flood-risk works, after residents raised concerns about wastewater drainage and waste buildup affecting health. Cost of living with health links: Tunisia’s consumer prices rose 0.2% in July, with Health costs up 0.7% (including higher pharmaceutical prices) while food fell overall. UTI & antibiotic resistance: A medical report highlights the growing challenge of uropathogenic E. coli and antimicrobial resistance, stressing the need for ongoing monitoring to guide treatment. Human rights & health: An international appeal urges Tunisia to release opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi and other prisoners, citing serious health deterioration. Water security crisis: A wider Africa-focused piece warns that lack of drinking water and sanitation, worsened by climate change, is undermining public health across the continent.

Heat & Public Health: Europe’s Mediterranean cruise season is running on, but shore excursions are being reshaped by the heatwave. Health advice from European authorities is clear: avoid the hottest hours outdoors, drink before and during outings, wear light clothing with hat and sunscreen, seek shade/air-conditioning, and report symptoms early—especially for older adults, children, and people with heart or breathing conditions. Tunisia Environment & Health Services: President Kaïs Saïed visited Radès to review flood-risk works, sanitation networks, beach pollution, and waste along the coastline—issues that can directly affect public health during heavy rain. Cost of Living & Health Prices (Tunisia): Tunisia’s consumer prices rose 0.2% in July, with Health costs up 0.7% driven by higher pharmaceutical product prices, while food fell overall. UTI & Antibiotic Resistance (Research): A new medical report highlights how uropathogenic E. coli drives most UTIs and how rising antimicrobial resistance is complicating treatment, underscoring the need for ongoing monitoring. Extreme Heat as a Rights Issue: Amnesty International warns extreme heat is a human rights emergency, tying climate impacts to health risks. Medical Appeal in Tunisia: An international victims-of-torture group urges Tunisia to release opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi and other political prisoners, citing serious health deterioration. Drought, Power, Water (Region): Heat and drought are stressing water and electricity systems across North Africa, with protests reported in Libya and Tunisia over failing grids and water infrastructure. Sports Health Story: Belgium winger Jeremy Doku says he coughed blood and had severe chest pain during the 2026 World Cup, later needing emergency tests after fluid was found in his lungs.

Heat & health in Tunisia: President Kaïs Saïed inspected Radès over flooding risk, sanitation failures, beach pollution and waste buildup, with focus on Oued Meliane works and drainage problems that can worsen public health during heavy rain. Prisons under extreme heat: A report highlights deaths in Tunisian prisons during the current heatwave, with families and rights groups alleging dangerous conditions tied to lack of water and electricity. UTI & antibiotic resistance: A medical study review on uropathogenic E. coli (including ESBL-producing strains) underscores rising antimicrobial resistance and the need for updated treatment guidance. Wellness in Mahdia: Royal El Mansour Mahdia launched a first-in-Tunisia all-inclusive Pilates Reformer wellness stay, combining guided sessions with accommodation and recovery-focused services. Sports health spotlight: Belgium winger Jeremy Doku described coughing blood and severe chest pain during the 2026 World Cup, after illness following the match against Tunisia, with tests later finding fluid in his lungs. Climate pressure across North Africa: Coverage links extreme heat, drought and power outages to worsening water and health risks, including Tunisia’s grid strain and Libya’s water disruptions.

Freediving Health Research: A new video from Inkfish Expeditions explains how oxygen and carbon dioxide shift in elite freedivers at 20–80m, with the biggest pressure-related changes around 40m—oxygen drops after that while CO2 keeps building. Heat & Care in Tunisia: A report highlights prisons in Tunisia facing “double punishment” during extreme heat, with families alleging deaths linked to overcrowding and failing conditions. Power Cuts & Hospital Risk: Another Tunisia-focused warning says power outages could push hospitals toward collapse as heatwaves strain the grid. Presidential Field Visit (Radès): President Kais Saïed inspected Radès on flooding, sanitation, beach pollution, waste buildup, and Oued Meliane works—issues tied directly to public health and infrastructure. UTI & Antibiotic Resistance (Tunisia-relevant): A study on ESBL-producing uropathogenic E. coli points to dominant ST131 and emerging ST421, underscoring the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance in urinary infections. Climate Emergency: Amnesty International calls extreme heat a human rights emergency, while El Niño preparedness warnings stress worsening extreme weather risks across Africa. Human Rights Appeal: An international group urges the immediate release of Tunisia’s Rached Ghannouchi and other political prisoners, citing serious health deterioration.

Heat & Health Crisis in Tunisia’s Prisons: With temperatures near 50°C, Tunisia’s prison system is facing a “double penalty” as overcrowding, lack of water and electricity, and wildfire impacts push conditions to deadly levels; families report deaths in Gabès and Borj El Amri, while rights groups call for urgent action. Health & Infrastructure Under Strain: President Kaïs Saïed visited Radès to review flood-risk works, sanitation failures, pollution at the beach, and waste buildup—issues that directly affect public health and daily wellbeing. Extreme Heat as a Human Rights Emergency: Amnesty International warns that extreme heat is now a human rights emergency, threatening rights to life, health, water, sanitation, and housing—fuelled by fossil-fuel interests and weak governance. UTI & Antibiotic Resistance Research: A new study highlights how uropathogenic E. coli strains drive urinary tract infections and how antimicrobial resistance patterns (including ST131 and ST421) complicate treatment, underscoring the need for ongoing monitoring. Wellness Trend in Mahdia: Royal El Mansour Mahdia launches a first-in-Tunisia all-inclusive Pilates Reformer wellness stay, blending guided sessions with relaxation for strength, flexibility, balance, and posture. Sports Health Alert: Belgium winger Jeremy Doku says he coughed blood and had fluid in his lungs during the 2026 World Cup, after illness and chest pain—an example of how serious health issues can surface even in elite sport.

Tunisia Health & Infrastructure: President Kaïs Saïed visited Radès to inspect flood-risk works at Oued Meliane, sanitation and wastewater drainage, and pollution along the beach—residents also raised daily-life concerns. Public Health & Care Access: An international appeal from the Geneva-based Association of Victims of Torture urges the immediate, unconditional release of Tunisia’s Rached Ghannouchi and other political prisoners, citing serious health deterioration and threats to life and dignity. Climate & Heat Risks: Extreme heat and drought are fueling a dangerous wildfire season across North Africa and beyond, with Amnesty International calling extreme heat a human rights emergency that threatens health, water, sanitation, housing, and food. Water Security: Tunisia’s wider region is also seeing water stress and power outages; in Morocco, researchers are testing an AI system using aquatic drones and satellite data to detect toxic algae early in reservoirs. Wellness in Tunisia: Royal El Mansour Mahdia launched a first-in-Tunisia all-inclusive Pilates Reformer wellness stay, pairing guided sessions with relaxation and hotel services.

Heat & Health Infrastructure: Tunisia is facing mounting pressure as heatwaves and power outages threaten hospital operations, while President Kaïs Saïed visited Radès to inspect flood-risk works, sanitation networks, and pollution issues along the coast. Access to Care & Training: Tunisia’s Ministry of Health opened third-cycle medical studies registration via a dedicated digital platform (Aug 3–5), and tightened rules for paramedical vocational training, warning private centers against unapproved courses. Wellness & Fitness in Tunisia: Royal El Mansour Mahdia is launching an all-inclusive Pilates Reformer wellness stay—positioned as a first in Tunisia—combining guided sessions, accommodation, and relaxation. Public Health & Safety: A study update highlights rising antimicrobial resistance in uropathogenic E. coli linked to UTIs, underscoring the need for ongoing monitoring to guide treatment. Human Rights & Health: An international appeal urges urgent action over the deteriorating health of Tunisia detainee Rached Ghannouchi, with Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim also requesting his release on humanitarian grounds. Climate Risk Across the Region: Amnesty International calls extreme heat a human rights emergency, while the African Union urges El Niño preparedness as temperatures and wildfires intensify across North Africa.

Heat & power strain in Tunisia: STEG has approved home battery storage with hybrid inverters, aiming to help households and small businesses keep essentials running during planned outages as extreme heat pushes the grid to the brink. Public health & environment in Radès: President Kais Saïed visited Radès to inspect flood-risk works, sanitation network problems, beach pollution, and waste accumulation—issues that directly affect daily health and hygiene. Medical access & training: Tunisia’s Health Ministry set online registration for third-cycle medical studies (Aug 3–5) and tightened rules for paramedical training, requiring accredited programs and banning unauthorized course advertising. Human rights health alert: A Geneva victims-of-torture group urged Tunisia to urgently release Rached Ghannouchi and other political prisoners, citing serious health deterioration and threats to detainees’ lives. Wellness in Tunisia (lifestyle): Royal El Mansour Mahdia launched an all-inclusive Pilates Reformer wellness stay, blending guided sessions with relaxation at the seaside. Regional climate pressure: Amnesty International called extreme heat a human rights emergency, linking it to threats to health, water, sanitation, and housing.

Health Access in Tunisia: The Ministry of Health says registration for third-cycle medical studies (2025 session results) opens Aug 3, 9:00 a.m. to Aug 5, 9:00 p.m. on specialite.msante.tn, with specialty selection sessions starting Aug 6. Workforce Rules for Care Training: Tunisia’s Employment and Health ministries tighten requirements for paramedical training, warning private centers not to advertise or issue certificates without prior authorization. Public Health & Environment: President Kaïs Saïed’s Radès visit spotlighted sanitation network failures, pollution at Radès beach, waste buildup, and flood-risk works around Oued Meliane—issues that can directly affect health. Infection Monitoring: A study highlights ESBL-producing UPEC in Iran, with ST131 dominance and ST421 emergence—relevant for antibiotic resistance awareness. Wellness Lifestyle: Royal El Mansour Mahdia launches a first-in-Tunisia all-inclusive Pilates Reformer wellness stay in Mahdia. Human Rights & Health: An international appeal urges Tunisia to release Rached Ghannouchi and other political prisoners due to serious health deterioration.

Pilates & wellness stay in Mahdia: Royal El Mansour Mahdia is launching an all-inclusive Pilates Reformer experience in Tunisia, blending guided sessions with accommodation and relaxation by the sea. Heat & power resilience: Tunisia has approved home battery storage with hybrid inverters to help households and small businesses keep essentials running during planned outages as heat strains the grid. Health system pressure: Tunisia’s Ministry of Health is moving third-cycle medical studies registration to an online platform (Aug 3–5), while employment and health ministries tighten rules for paramedical training to curb unauthorized courses. Public health action in Sfax: Sfax Municipality continues insect-control and fumigation across markets, neighborhoods, and drainage channels, urging residents to remove stagnant water. Extreme heat as a rights issue: Amnesty International warns that extreme heat is a human rights emergency, linking it to health, housing, water, food, and corporate accountability. Climate risk ahead: The African Union calls for El Niño preparedness as forecasts suggest stronger impacts from August, raising risks of drought and extreme weather across Africa. Tunisia’s economic strain: Tunisia’s current account deficit widened to 2.3% of GDP in H1 2026, driven largely by a record energy bill.

Pilates Wellness Stay: Royal El Mansour Mahdia is rolling out a first-in-Tunisia all-inclusive Pilates Reformer experience, pairing guided sessions with hotel accommodation and sea-side relaxation. Heat & Power Safety: Tunisia is authorizing home battery storage with hybrid inverters for low-voltage customers, aiming to keep essentials running during planned outages as the heatwave strains the grid. Hospital Care Access: The Ministry of Health says third-cycle medical studies registration (2025 session results) runs Aug 3–5 on specialite.msante.tn, with specialty selection starting Aug 6. Training Rules Tightened: Tunisia’s health and employment ministries require accredited paramedical training and warn that unauthorized courses and certificates are prohibited. Public Health Pressure: Sfax Municipality continues insect-control campaigns across markets and neighborhoods, urging residents to remove stagnant water to limit breeding. Human Rights & Health: Tunisia-related diplomacy highlights calls for the humanitarian release of detained opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi due to health concerns. Economy Watch: Tunisia’s current account deficit widened to 2.3% of GDP in H1 2026, with a record energy bill weighing on foreign trade.

Heat & Hospitals Under Strain: Tunisia’s public health unions are calling for a national health emergency as a severe heatwave coincides with frequent power and water outages, overwhelming hospitals and threatening patients on ventilators. Power Resilience: STEG has approved home battery storage for low-voltage customers using hybrid inverters, aiming to help households and businesses keep essentials running during planned outages. Health System Access: Tunisia’s Ministry of Health opened third-cycle medical studies registration for the 2025 session on Aug 3–5 via specialite.msante.tn, with specialty selection sessions starting Aug 6. Training Rules Tightened: Tunisia’s ministries of Health and Employment tightened requirements for paramedical vocational training, warning private institutions against unapproved courses and certificates. Public Health Prevention: Sfax Municipality expanded insect-control fumigation across markets, neighborhoods, and drainage channels, urging residents to remove stagnant water. Economy Watch: Tunisia’s current account deficit widened to 2.3% of GDP in H1 2026, driven largely by a record energy bill.

Heat & Hospitals: Tunisia’s public health unions warn that the heatwave is turning into a health emergency as power and water outages overwhelm hospitals, with patients on ventilators at risk. Energy Resilience: STEG has approved home battery storage with hybrid inverters for low-voltage customers, aiming to keep essentials running during planned load-shedding. Health Access Admin: The Ministry of Health opens third-cycle medical studies registration on Aug 3–5 via specialite.msante.tn, with specialty sessions starting Aug 6. Training Standards: Tunisia’s ministries tighten rules for paramedical vocational training, requiring official accreditation and banning unapproved advertising or certificates. Public Health & Prevention: Sfax Municipality continues insect-control fumigation across markets and neighborhoods, urging residents to remove stagnant water to cut breeding sites. Economy & Strain: Tunisia’s current account deficit widened to 2.3% of GDP in H1 2026, driven largely by a record energy bill. Food & Wellness Culture: Netivot’s Friday parking-lot market draws crowds with North African and Ethiopian dishes—an upbeat local food stop during the heat.