AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours ago| Youth SRH Access: One Economy Foundation launched the i-BreakFree SRH Web Application, giving Namibian youth private access to sexual and reproductive health info, self-screening for HIV/STIs/GBV, and confidential referrals, including guidance on PrEP/PEP. Outbreak Readiness: Namibia received a mobile laboratory from Russia (over N$13m) to speed infectious disease testing in outbreak hotspots, improving surveillance and response in remote areas. Health Training Pressure: UNAM nursing students are being turned away from some clinics because clinical placement capacity can’t keep up with growing student numbers, raising concerns about training quality and graduate unemployment. Mental Health Skills: MP Willem Amutenya urged health training institutions to expand mental health programmes to support the new Mental Health Act and better integrate services into primary care. Policy & Regulation: Namibia’s Health Professions Council rules now clarify how official notices are served to registered practitioners and how authorisation works for practitioners in government employment. Public Health Governance: Parliament reviewed health training challenges, focusing on regulation, accreditation delays, and the mismatch between training outputs and labour market needs. Community First Aid: The | Kharas Youth Development Initiative trained youth in life-saving emergency skills, including CPR and first aid, to improve local response to emergencies. |
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