AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWorkplace health and safety: Namibia marked World Day for Safety and Health at Work, with the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations stressing mental wellbeing, workplace safety, and stronger inspections after reported psychosocial-related cases. Mining occupational disease controls: The Health ministry also highlighted new safety procedures for Namibia’s mining sector, including steps to prevent, detect and respond to TB, HIV and occupational lung disease. Road safety and emergency care: A safari vehicle overturned on the C14 near Sesriem, killing a 46-year-old Brazilian tourist and sending other foreign passengers to Welwitschia Private Hospital; in Zambezi Region, a man died after a crash involving a cow, while two others were taken to Katima Mulilo State Hospital. Medicine supply and local manufacturing: President Nandi-Ndaitwah visited Fabupharm, urging support for local pharmaceutical production amid ongoing shortages in public hospitals and clinics. Ebola risk watch: Angola and Zambia were flagged among African countries at risk of Ebola exposure as a Bundibugyo-strain outbreak spreads in the DRC. Youth disability and mental development: Young Namibians are pushing for better neurodiversity and disability inclusion support, citing gaps in specialised therapy services. Health budget signals: Namibia gazetted the 2026/27 Appropriation Act, allocating N$13.1 billion to health and social services.
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