AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBreast Cancer: Nearly 2,000 people joined NHP’s first Pink Run in Windhoek, where female runners could also receive breast cancer screenings. Organisers urged people to turn awareness into action through screening and early care. Health Workforce: Namibia’s registered pharmacists have grown from 288 in 2004 to 868, as UNAM’s pharmacy school expands training. But the health minister says public health and health information graduates cannot be automatically hired because no dedicated posts are approved. Mental Health: Namibia plans five mental health units, and new hospitals will be required to include them. Recent coverage has also highlighted the country’s suicide rate, which exceeds the African average, and calls for stronger support in schools. Healthcare Access: An N$80 million diagnostic centre has opened in Ongwediva, expanding access to testing in the north. Animal Health: Authorities warn livestock owners not to use unauthorised foot-and-mouth disease vaccines as Namibia steps up its outbreak response. Legacy of Care: Tributes to former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba have recalled her work in maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS awareness and support for vulnerable communities.
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