AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHantavirus watch: Namibia’s Health Ministry says there are still no confirmed hantavirus cases, but the country is staying alert as WHO reports cases elsewhere, urging people to avoid rodent contact and rodent droppings and to seek care after exposure or travel. Health system pressure: Midwives marked International Day of the Midwife with a stark reminder that maternal and neonatal deaths remain high, with the theme “Investing in Midwifery”. Local education-health link: Kavango West is calling for urgent action to cut rising school dropouts and teenage pregnancy, pointing to poverty, weak parental involvement, and gaps in reproductive health knowledge. Community safety: Two boys were injured after an explosion near a Rundu military base—police warn residents not to touch suspicious objects. Food security move: Namibia’s Agronomic Board says banana trials at Etunda (Omusati) are nearing commercial potential, aiming to reduce fruit imports. Cancer capacity: Merck Foundation, with Africa’s First Ladies, announced 2025 media award winners and continues training the next generation of African oncologists.
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