AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEbola Alert for the Region: Namibia’s neighbours Angola and Zambia are among 10 African countries flagged as at risk as a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak continues in the DRC, with WHO reporting hundreds of suspected cases and deaths; the current strain (Bundibugyo) has no vaccine, so rapid detection and barrier measures are key. Health Budget Watch: Government has gazetted the 2026/27 Appropriation Act, allocating N$87.93 billion, with health and social services receiving N$13.1 billion—worth noting for clinics, hospitals, and social support. Mental Health Pressure on Youth: Church and government leaders warn that hopelessness, mental health strain, substance abuse, and unemployment are putting young Namibians at risk, calling for stronger cooperation beyond government alone. Neurodiversity Support Gap: Young Namibians are pushing for better disability inclusion and children’s neurodevelopmental therapy, after families report needing to seek treatment outside Namibia. Agriculture-to-Health Link: President Nandi-Ndaitwah toured Omusati’s Etunda Green Scheme, highlighting livestock health screenings and fruit-fly challenges—reminding us that food security and public health are tightly connected. Genocide Remembrance: Namibia marked Genocide Remembrance Day at Shark Island, with leaders urging truth, unity, and action—an important reminder for community healing and wellbeing.
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