AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBreastfeeding Support at Work: Standard Bank Namibia is rolling out a “mommy’s room” in Windhoek—private space to express and store milk—pushing workplaces to back mothers with dignity, comfort and confidence. Cervical Cancer Prevention: Namibia marks National Cancer Awareness Week with renewed urgency: about 98% of cases are linked to HPV, so HPV vaccination plus routine screening and early treatment are key to cutting deaths. New Clinic Access in Ohangwena: Onamafila Primary Health Centre (nearly N$22m) finally opens after years of delays, easing long trips to Okongo District Hospital for families. Nursing Training Upgrades: MoHSS gazettes new Health Professions Act rules to raise nursing admission requirements, responding to concerns over “mushrooming” nursing schools and weak assessment pass rates. Food Security & Health Risk: A warning follows the death of a child reportedly from severe malnutrition, highlighting how poor infant feeding and low exclusive breastfeeding rates keep undernutrition risks high. Trafficking in Persons: Erongo police report 13 trafficking cases (2010–2024), often first reported as rape, with online scams flagged as a growing pathway. Public Health Advocacy: NAMPU calls for an open-door relationship with NBC, including mental health support and AI training for newsroom staff.
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