AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWorkplace breastfeeding push: Namibia’s Health Ministry says exclusive breastfeeding stays below targets, citing 49% exclusively breastfed at 0–5 months, and urges “Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding” in wards and clinics plus breastfeeding-friendly workplaces and family support. Breastfeeding rooms in practice: Standard Bank Namibia is rolling out a “mommy’s room” for staff to express and store milk, adding that support must be more than a space. New clinic access: Onamafila Primary Health Centre in Ohangwena’s Oshikunde is officially open after years of delays, promising shorter trips for patients who previously faced long journeys. Health at work, safety first: Two workers died after suspected toxic gas exposure during maintenance at Windhoek’s Gammams Water Care Works; police are investigating. Violence and care pathways: Police report serious incidents in Onayena, Outapi and Karasburg, with victims treated at local health facilities before transfers. Livestock health links to public health: Namibia and the US explore livestock breeding genetics amid disease pressures, while UNAM’s Veterinary Academic Hospital is framed as key to rabies control and zoonotic disease prevention.
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