AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours ago| Health Training Reform: Namibia’s health training sector is under scrutiny after MPs raised concerns about accreditation delays, overlapping regulators, and a shortage of clinical training sites—lawmakers want reforms that protect students and improve graduate employability. Medicine Supply Boost: The Ministry of Health and Social Services says medicine availability is improving, with new deliveries of critically needed medicines and clinical supplies distributed across public facilities. Emergency Care Upgrade: Namport donated two fully equipped ambulances to the health ministry, including one for Kalkfeld, as government pushes to strengthen emergency services in remote areas. Mobile Lab for Outbreak Response: Namibia received a state-of-the-art mobile laboratory from Russia to strengthen disease surveillance and rapid testing in hard-to-reach communities. TB Pressure in SADC: A SADC TB report warns progress is plateauing amid funding cuts, with Namibia still among the higher-burden countries and elimination targets at risk. Road Safety Call: | Garab urged united action to tackle Namibia’s rising road accidents crisis, as parliament held stakeholder engagement on urgent measures. Intern Supervision Alarm: Parliament heard allegations that doctors are leaving interns to run facilities—raising serious patient safety and training-quality concerns. Local Health System Capacity: UNAM nursing students were reportedly turned away due to limited training space at clinics, adding to workforce pipeline worries. Local Governance & Health Risks: Okahandja and Maqiao renewed sister-city cooperation, including support for road infrastructure and sanitation upgrades to reduce health risks. |
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