AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPublic Health & Mental Wellness: Namibia’s Ministry of Health marked Men’s Health Awareness Month with a mental health session for male staff, urging open talks and help-seeking without stigma. Child Protection & WASH: On the Day of the African Child, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for stronger child rights protection and universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene, linking WASH to health and education. Health System Integrity: The President ordered NCIS background checks on about 360 health ministry officials tied to allegations of fraud and corruption in pharmaceutical services and medical tenders. Responsible Gambling: Windhoek hosted a responsible gambling summit, with the Deputy Minister of Health pushing a public-health approach and a dedicated task force for future interventions. Workforce Strain in Care: Gobabis State Hospital nurses report months-long delays in overtime payments, leaving staff financially strained while claims await treasury approval. Environmental Health: Environmental health practitioners petitioned MoHSS to review grading for their roles in food safety, water quality, sanitation, waste, vector control and disease surveillance. Community Wellness: NamFitness Expo and Conference is set for 3–4 July, aiming to “activate Namibia’s wellness” through fitness, nutrition and mental health activities. Marine Health: A local study highlights how human activity affects Cape fur seals, from entanglement and chemical pollution to underwater noise impacts.
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