AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRehoboth Hospital upgrades: The Ministry of Health and Social Services has inaugurated renovated radiology and pathology units at St Mary’s Hospital, a N$3.93m project aimed at improving diagnostic access for over 53,000 people, including a move to digital radiography for better accuracy and remote specialist review. Polio prevention push: Zimbabwe reports progress in stopping cVDPV2 transmission and, to protect gains, joined a synchronized regional vaccination effort that includes Namibia, targeting high-risk border and urban districts for children under five. Health and justice at Okahandja: Government is asking the High Court for condonation to file late in a corpse mishandling lawsuit linked to a death at Okahandja State Hospital, with a status hearing set for 30 July. Child protection warning: A new Namibia Child Care and Protection Statistics report shows girls face higher reported violence than boys over 2014–2023, with 2023 the highest year for girls. Water delivery pressure: The Prime Minister says safe water and sanitation coverage is improving, but some communities still rely on weekly water tankers and sanitation projects face procurement and maintenance problems. Wellness in the fishing sector: Namibia’s proposed Fishing Industry Sports & Wellness Games (1–4 Oct) will include free screenings like blood pressure, blood sugar, BMI, eye/hearing checks, HIV counselling, and talks on nutrition and stress for shift workers.
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