AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFoot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD): Namibia’s FMD response is ramping up in //Kharas, with government saying it needs about N$190 million to contain the outbreak, including 290km of disease-control fencing and expanded surveillance, testing and movement controls. EU trade impact: The European Union temporarily suspended fresh meat imports from Namibia after the outbreak, while processed products with the strictest risk treatment can still enter. Biosecurity support: An FMD Support Fund has mobilised over N$1.5 million in biosecurity and field supplies for 30 veterinary teams. Local guidance for farmers: Farmers in //Kharas were warned not to do independent vaccination or disease-control actions, as vaccination will be introduced only within designated containment zones. Patient safety: The Ministry of Health reaffirmed its push for safe, respectful, patient-centred care during World Patient Safety Day. Mental health: Youth helped clean the Mental Health Unit ahead of World Mental Health Day. Public health risk: Windhoek’s Okahandja Park sanitation crisis persists, with residents reporting broken toilets and health concerns. Road safety: Police investigated multiple road incidents, including a fatal hit-and-run involving a one-year-old.
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