AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMalaria Update: Namibia has recorded 122,000 confirmed malaria cases and 122 deaths since the start of 2026, with 81% locally transmitted, as the 2026 Indoor Residual Spraying campaign gets underway in Divundu. Sanitation & Hygiene: Flushh brought its sanitation awareness drive to Ndama settlement in Rundu, tackling open defecation and hygiene risks through community education. Child WASH Gap: UNICEF flagged stark urban-rural differences in water and sanitation access, with sanitation still a major challenge and open defecation widespread in rural areas. Digital Trust for Health Services: CRAN launched DigiNam: Trust is Now Digital to secure online identities and transactions, with CRAN set as Namibia’s Root Certification Authority—important for safer digital services, including healthcare. Mental Health Law: The National Council unanimously passed the Mental Health Bill, moving it to the President for referral. Public Health Warning (Coast): Authorities warned coastal communities not to collect or eat dead sardines amid investigations into possible virus links. Active Living: The Nedbank Citi Dash is set for Windhoek with 2,000+ runners, plus a race village focused on health and wellness.
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