AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMaternal & Neonatal Care: UNAM and Idaho State University’s advanced life skills training is in its final phase in Namibia’s Zambezi region, equipping midwives to cut maternal and neonatal deaths through hands-on emergency management and early warning signs. Medicine Supply: Namibia’s Ministry of Health says it’s tackling recurring shortages by enforcing minimum medicine stock levels (14 months for most, eight months for critical items) and strengthening real-time stock monitoring across facilities. Mpox Alert: Namibia has confirmed mpox in Swakopmund, with an isolated patient reported stable and rapid response steps underway, including surveillance and contact tracing. Road Safety: Roads Authority is installing speed humps on Windhoek’s B1 Western Bypass and parts of the A1 to reduce pedestrian fatalities, with lane closures during construction. Health System Costs: The health ministry denies it raised public healthcare tariffs to match private rates, saying tariff authority for PSEMAS sits with the Ministry of Finance. Sports & Wellness: Namibia’s Commonwealth Games team for Glasgow was unveiled (23 athletes, 39 delegation total), with medical personnel included—highlighting the link between performance and health support.
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