Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Response: Namibia confirmed FMD cases in its internationally recognised disease-free zone near Karasburg, triggering nationwide restrictions on movement, slaughter, imports/exports and beef trade—Windhoek suspended meat permits and slaughter, Meatco halted beef exports, and the Windhoek Agricultural Show cancelled its livestock exhibition while Grootfontein’s show continued with livestock sent back to farms. Public health & food access: While FMD is not known to infect humans through meat, the outbreak is already disrupting supplies and livelihoods, with retailers reporting meat shortages and communities facing uncertainty. Livelihood pressure: Police arrested a man transporting slaughtered cattle amid stock-theft concerns as controls tighten. Disability rights: Namibia’s deaf community marched for equal access to sign-language recognition across education, jobs, healthcare and public services. Health system infrastructure: Five Kavango West facilities received new sanitation facilities under a major water and sanitation programme, linking cleaner services to better patient conditions. Health policy & benefits: The Social Security Commission clarified Namibia’s N$20,000 maternity benefit is a ceiling (based on basic salary), effective 1 October 2026. Global health funding watch: The U.S. says it will end health funding to Zimbabwe at month-end after a breakdown over sharing sensitive health data. Wellness & prevention: Namibia’s TAFISA Walk for Life returns in Windhoek under “One Health” messaging to boost active lifestyles.