Tunisia's Hospital Crisis Explained

The Ministry of Health in Tunisia announced the registration of 633 health consultation and treatment cases related to the heatwave from the beginning of July until the end of August 2026, with no disruptions to health services. However, doctors and health organizations warned of an unprecedented increase in deaths and hospitalizations due to heatstroke and high temperatures, agreeing that emergency departments are under significant pressure. There have been reports of deaths, especially among the elderly, resulting from heat and power outages. Deputy Fatma Al-Msedi visited the emergency department in Sfax and described it as "shocking," calling for an investigation into the causes of the deaths and emphasizing the need for a clear emergency plan to reduce pressure, especially given the underutilization of the military hospital and field hospitals. Conversely, the Ministry of Health confirmed that there are no disruptions to health services, stating that the situation is being monitored regularly despite conflicting information regarding the actual death toll. They raised questions about the extent to which some deaths are related to the heat and power outages and called for the publication of an official, detailed report to clarify the full picture.

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