AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFoot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Response: Namibia has confirmed FMD in the //Kharas region, with 17 positive samples from 199 during intensified surveillance, and authorities say cases remain confined to the Karasburg State Veterinary District while a 14-day incubation period is still running. Trade & Food Impacts: Meatco has suspended beef exports and Windhoek has halted meat permits and slaughter of cloven-hoofed animals, with nationwide restrictions on movement, marketing, slaughter and trade—leaving kapana sellers and families preparing for weddings and funerals facing uncertainty. Public Health & Safety Measures: The Ministry of Agriculture is tightening roadblocks and controls on cloven-hoofed animals and raw products, urging calm compliance and reliance on verified information as surveillance continues. Health System Staffing: The Ministry of Health and Social Services says it will announce an agreement on the employment and placement of medical interns in the first week of October, citing absorption limits tied to available resources and service demand. Access to Care & Infrastructure: Kavango West received newly built sanitation facilities for four clinics and one health centre under the Namibia Water Sector Support Programme. Disability Rights: Namibia’s deaf community is calling for stronger recognition of sign language and equal access to education, jobs, healthcare and public services.
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