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Rached Ghannouchi, the former president of the Tunisian parliament and leader of the Ennahda movement, was urgently transferred from prison to a hospital due to deteriorating health. No specific medical condition or hospital name was provided.

The source declined to disclose specific data regarding upcoming sacrificial animal availability. The remarks were made during a scientific meeting regarding agricultural complex activities in the southern region.

Rached Ghannouchi, leader of the Ennahda movement, is facing health concerns due to his advanced age of 84. Reports indicate sudden high blood pressure has caused concern for both his family and prison administration.

The Tunisia Genome Project has completed an advanced genetic analysis involving 6.9 exomes and 48 human genomes in its latest batch. According to a Ministry of Health statement, the project aims to identify rare and hereditary diseases and improve tumor treatments. The initiative also includes studying the genetic characteristics of the population through precise reading of genetic sequences.

The minimum total cost from birth to sale is estimated at 8,000 Tunisian dinars per sheep. Additionally, local livestock diseases are contributing to the rising production expenses. Sheep meat prices in Tunisia have increased from 50 dinars to over 60 dinars.

The Tunis Court of First Instance scheduled a hearing for next Thursday, May 7, to issue a verdict regarding journalist Ziad El Hani. The case involves alleged violations of Article 63 of the Telecommunications Code.

Rashid Ranushi has been hospitalized following a deterioration in his health, according to his party, Ennahda. The announcement was made regarding the Tunisian politician's urgent medical status. No specific cause for the deterioration was provided in the report. The Enarda party announced the determination of Rashid Ranushi's health status following his hospitalization.

Rachid Ghannouchi, the 84-year-old historical leader of the Ennahda movement, was urgently transferred to a hospital following a deterioration in his health. The movement released a statement on Facebook confirming the hospitalization and noted he will undergo medical monitoring for several days. No specific details regarding the exact moment of the health decline were provided. The movement has demanded his immediate release, asserting he is being held arbitrarily. Prison authorities urgently transferred him to a hospital for treatment and medical monitoring for several days.

A 100-megawatt energy project in Tunisia failed to attract bidders because no companies participated in the open offer. External financing from France, Norway, and the United Arab Emirates is available with interest rates not exceeding 4 percent. The Tunisian Parliament has approved an agreement to produce electricity from solar energy to enhance national energy security. Tunisia won the first case but lost the second, leading to the third case being referred to the World Bank International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes. A ruling from the arbitration council appears to have been issued in 2026. The dispute with Zenith Energy dates back to 2018 and involves rights held by the company. The specific nature of the initial conflict remains part of a long-standing dispute. The Tunisian side is seeking compensation following the developments in the dispute.

Two-thirds of Tunisia's gynecologists, radiologists, and anesthesiologists are reportedly leaving the country. A commentator noted that these professionals often earn approximately 600 euros per month in Tunisia.