Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Response: Namibia confirmed 17 positive FMD cases out of 199 samples in the Karasburg State Veterinary District, with traceability showing four cattle moved to Otjozondjupa Region but follow-up samples testing negative; authorities say all positives remain confined to Karasburg while strict monitoring continues. Trade & Food Impact: Meatco suspended beef exports and the City of Windhoek halted meat permits and slaughtering of cloven-hoofed animals, with nationwide movement, marketing and trade restrictions and roadblocks tightening control—leaving kapana sellers and families preparing for weddings and funerals facing uncertainty. Health System Capacity: The Health Ministry said it cannot automatically absorb all unemployed medical interns and practitioners due to limited resources, linking intake to funding and service demand; it also responded to calls for stronger trauma centres in public hospitals. Water, Sanitation & Clinics: Kavango West received newly built sanitation facilities for four clinics and one health centre under the Namibia Water Sector Support Programme, supported by the African Development Bank. Access & Inclusion: Namibia’s deaf community marched for equal access to education, healthcare and public services, calling for more interpreters and teacher assistants. Labour & Public Health Planning: A new Namibia Labour Market Information System aims to improve data for employment and decent work monitoring, including income and working conditions.