AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMental Health Reform: Namibia’s National Council has passed a new Mental Health Bill to replace the 1973 Act, aiming to protect patients’ dignity, strengthen community-based care, and set up a mental health review board—coming amid concerns about stigma and high suicide rates. Road Safety as Public Health: The Transport, Infrastructure and Housing committee says road crashes have become a national public health crisis, citing nearly 2,000 crashes and 300+ fatalities since January, and calling for a safer system approach plus better enforcement tools and staffing. Prison Healthcare Ruling: A High Court ordered the Namibian Correctional Service to pay legal costs after rejecting a prison medical officer’s refusal to recommend release for a paralysed, bedridden inmate suffering bedsores. Child Health Alert: In Zambezi, diarrhoea-related illness has led to 11 deaths among children under five this year, with investigations ongoing into the cause. Workforce & Access to Care: Namibia Health Plan is engaging oil and gas leaders to plan for healthcare needs of a growing workforce. Health Access Paperwork: In Kavango West, a family is appealing for help to secure national documents for a 97-year-old mentally challenged woman so she can access medical care and an old-age grant. Blood Safety Focus: Nigeria is reviewing its national blood policy to improve safe blood access, voluntary donation, and stronger traceability from donor to recipient.
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