AGP Executive Report
Last update: 36 minutes agoRegional Health: SADC health ministers are meeting in Durban to coordinate responses to Ebola, HIV and climate-related risks, and discuss disease surveillance and regional production of medicines and vaccines. Remote Care: A free outreach near the Kunene River brought doctors, nurses, dentists and pharmacists to underserved communities, providing check-ups, dental care, immunisations and vitamin A for children. Health Laws: The Ministry is consulting the public on draft Human Tissue and Blood Services bills to replace laws dating from 1977 and 1962 and update safeguards for donations and services. Medicine Access: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is investigating reports of medicine shortages at state facilities, citing distribution failures despite improved procurement; the government is considering tracking supplies to clinics. Rehabilitation and Facilities: Namibia highlighted locally made prosthetics and the need for psychological support in rehabilitation. In Oshikoto, the Onyaanya Health Centre is set for a N$60.8 million upgrade, including new facilities and renovations.
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