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Mental Health Law Update: Namibia’s National Council has passed a new Mental Health Bill to replace the 1973 Act, aiming to protect patients’ dignity, strengthen community-based care, and set up a mental health review board amid high suicide rates and stigma. Public Health at Work: Germany’s Frankfurt Airport is stepping up mosquito checks after two workers died of malaria in a rare outbreak, with health officials monitoring and advising staff to watch for symptoms. Seafood & Health Policy Debate: The IPC is opposing Namibia’s Sandpiper Marine Phosphate project, citing environmental, social, and public health risks after environmental clearance. Road Safety as a Health Crisis: Parliament’s transport committee says road crashes are now a national public health emergency, citing near 2,000 crashes and 300+ fatalities since January, and calling for a safer system approach and better enforcement tools. Sleep & Wellness: New research challenges the “eight-hour sleep rule,” suggesting sleep needs vary and that timing, consistency, and natural light may matter more than a single number. Regional Development Funding: NASRIA has injected N$25m into regional economic development, urging projects that create jobs and tangible benefits across all 14 regions. Local Governance Focus: The Prime Minister urged regional governors to use newly available resources to deliver visible community improvements, stressing adequate staffing and funding. Health Access & Documents: A Kavango West family is seeking national documents for a mentally challenged elderly mother to access medical care and an old-age grant. Driving Instructor Reform: Proposed regulations would require driving instructors to be tested again, even after long careers, with competence and defensive driving assessed.

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