Tunisia’s healthcare system is under significant strain due to an intense heatwave and concurrent power outages. Health unions are urgently calling on the government to declare a state of emergency to address the escalating crisis. A joint statement released by four organizations warned of overwhelmed hospitals and a critical situation. They have appealed to the Ministry of Health for immediate action, though specific demands remain unstated in this report. Tunisia is a popular summer destination for Algerian tourists, raising concerns about the impact on visitors as well. The situation highlights the vulnerability of the country's infrastructure to extreme weather events. This story originally appeared on TSA.