AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMental Health & Suicide Prevention: Namibia marked Suicide Prevention Day with police reporting 486 suicide cases in 2025/26 and President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urging open conversations, especially for men and boys, alongside the recently passed Mental Health Bill. Public Health Access: Windhoek Central Hospital inaugurated Namibia’s first state-owned MRI machine, with government saying it will cut the need for patients to travel or pay private-sector prices, and plans for a second MRI in Oshakati. Disability Services: Namibia launched a standardised medical assessment system for persons with disabilities, using WHODAS 2.0 and a digital programme to reduce delays, travel, and inconsistent decisions. Medical Aid Regulation: NHP clarified how the Financial Institutions and Markets Act (FIMA) will affect claims assessment from 30 April 2027, stressing members should keep using existing processes until notified. Tobacco & Health Financing: Southern Africa was urged to raise tobacco taxes to reduce smoking and fund health and social services, with a focus on the gender impact on women and children. Menstrual Health: The Deputy Minister of Health called for school support for girls during Global Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management Day, including accurate information and tackling stigma. HIV Funding & Data Sharing: Namibia rejected US demands for access to health data and pathogen information as the US plans to phase out HIV support after 2027.
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