AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCholera update: Namibia has officially declared the cholera outbreak over after more than 28 days with no new confirmed cases in Grootfontein and Opuwo; the outbreak recorded 82 confirmed cases and one death, with 282 suspected cases investigated. Health spending & accountability: The Health Ministry says it paid N$1.2 million in medical negligence-related compensatory settlements in 2024/25, while MPs continue to press for clarity on healthcare litigation. Medicines access: The Competition Board will decide within 30 days on the proposed CFAO Healthcare–NAMPHARM deal, aimed at improving supply and access to quality medicines. Digital health access: OnCall launched OnCall Go, a WhatsApp-based service offering 24/7 medical advice to reduce travel and waiting times for routine care. Public health capacity: Namibia received a Russian-donated mobile lab to strengthen detection and response to disease outbreaks in remote areas. Youth & wellness: WBCG and NamBTS teamed up to boost voluntary blood donation in the transport and logistics sector, alongside health-focused outreach. Child nutrition: Omaheke is partnering with HeadStartKids Namibia on a five-year climate-resilient child nutrition and essential services initiative. Policy watch: MPs are consulting on “hubbly bubbly” (hookah) health risks in schools, with sessions running 13–31 July.
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