AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCervical cancer prevention: The Cancer Association of Namibia is using National Cancer Awareness Week (3–7 August) to push HPV vaccination and regular screening, warning cervical cancer remains the second most common cancer among Namibian women and is largely preventable. Breastfeeding reforms: Namibia is rolling out the “Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding” across maternity wards and clinics after exclusive breastfeeding sits at 49% nationally and just 25% in Khomas, with early return to work blamed; the ministry is also urging employers to create breastfeeding-friendly workplaces. Mental health support: Capricorn Foundation donated 75 mattresses (N$200,000) to the Mental Health Unit at Windhoek Central Hospital to improve comfort and recovery for patients. Road safety and health impacts: Two Western Bypass truck crashes left at least one driver dead and others seriously injured, with cattle killed and traffic disrupted—another reminder of how road trauma strains healthcare. Cybersecurity and health services: Interpol reports AI is accelerating cybercrime across Africa, including attacks targeting healthcare institutions, raising the risk of service disruption. Local health access: CAN’s palliative care programme secured N$1.45m to admit state cancer patients who lack medical aid to its hospice facilities.
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