AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCholera Update: Namibia has declared the end of its cholera outbreak after 28+ days without new infections in Opuwo and Grootfontein, following 82 confirmed cases and 1 death. GBV Support: Namibia urged the UN Security Council to strengthen protection and justice for conflict-related sexual violence survivors, calling for medical care, trauma counselling, legal help and livelihood support. Nursing Workforce Alarm: More than 2,600 nursing and midwifery graduates failed Namibia’s compulsory HPCNA assessment since January 2025, raising fresh concerns about training quality and readiness. Blood Donation Push: The Walvis Bay Corridor Group and NamBTS signed an agreement to encourage voluntary blood donations among truck drivers and transport workers. Local Health Access Concern: Returnees in Otjipaheua (Tsumkwe) report serious healthcare gaps, including delays in blood pressure medication and calls for an ambulance stationed in the village. Health Funding & Staffing: Kavango East received over N$380m for 2025/26, with health getting more than N$260m, but the region still faces major staff shortages. Teacher Wellness Through Sport: NANTU Oshana launched a teachers’ tournament focused on mental and physical wellness, with sport codes like netball, soccer and volleyball. Public Safety & Transport: Oshakati plans to register and mark taxis to close loopholes and improve safety. Procurement Transparency: CPBN began livestreaming public bid openings, starting with Windhoek District Hospital bulk infrastructure. Healthcare Cooperation: Namibia and China signed agreements including a paired hospital cooperation mechanism to boost healthcare training and partnerships. Nuclear Skills Talk: A Namibian expert says the country must invest in nuclear education to move beyond uranium supply.
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