AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLivestock Health: Foot-and-mouth disease could cost Namibia’s livestock industry N$2.397 billion in six months, the Namibia Agricultural Union estimates, as Kavango West stakeholders discuss ways to contain the disease. Maternal Health: Tributes to former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba highlighted her work as a nurse and midwife and her support for maternity shelters that brought rural mothers closer to care. Mental Health: Khomas recorded 370 suicide cases from January 2021 to June 2026; more than 80% involved men, with Havana among the hardest-hit areas. Blood Supply: Hospital demand for blood has risen 6%, while just 1.2% of Namibians donate annually. NamBTS is urging more people to give blood and plans to open regional clinics. Medicine Safety: Pharmacists in Zambezi offered blood-pressure and sugar checks and advice on safe medicine use, disposal and traditional remedies. Cancer Screening: Nurses in Omuthiya urged women to seek cervical cancer screening, stressing that early detection can save lives. Polio Prevention: More than 168 million children received a polio vaccine dose in 22 African countries this year, but WHO warns funding gaps could threaten eradication efforts.
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