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Mental Health Alarm: Catholic bishops warn Namibia’s mental health crisis is deepening, citing high youth suicide rates and urging men to seek help without shame. Patient Care Accountability: The Health Professions Council and the Ministry of Health roll out a new SOP for managing health complaints, aiming to build trust and improve service delivery. Men’s Wellbeing Push: A Ministry of Health discussion urges workplaces and communities to support men’s mental health and reduce stigma around treatment. Cataract Treatment Access: Kavango East and West launch a cataract surgical campaign at Intermediate Rundu Hospital, targeting 400+ patients to prevent avoidable blindness. Polio Vaccination Wrap-Up: Khomas and Omaheke polio campaigns end after sewage traces of polio type 2 were detected; no paralysis cases reported so far. Menstrual Health Support: Lil-Lets donates 6,000 sanitary pad packs to Namibia to improve access and tackle period stigma. Road Safety Pressure: Police report a weekend surge in crashes and injuries, urging speed control, no alcohol, and drivers to stay at accident scenes. Digital Migration Reform: Namibia proposes a digital-first migration system for online visas, payments, and real-time case tracking. Transport Governance: Nabta seeks to return after deregistration, planning a digital platform to formalise and improve taxi safety and accountability. Medical Aid Snapshot: Namibia’s private medical aid covers about 7.41% of the population, with dependants forming the largest share.

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