AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMedicine Shortages Under Fire: The Health Ministry says essential drugs are running low nationwide and is moving to emergency procurement, but opposition parties and patients are demanding answers as stock levels sit around 60% of what’s needed and people are reportedly being pushed to buy from private pharmacies. Medicine Supply Accountability: Asoli and Kauandenge accuse the presidency and health ministry of “deafening silence,” questioning procurement promises to cut out middlemen. Local Health Pressure: The ministry also marked World Hypertension Day with calls for regular blood pressure checks and lifestyle changes—while shortages of key medicines like seizure and blood-pressure drugs underline the urgency. Agriculture for Food Security: Namibia and China, with FAO support, are training farmers at Tsumis Arid Zone Agricultural Centre, including poultry biosecurity and feed management, as the country plans to turn agricultural centres into training institutions by 2027. Community Health & Safety: A new 120-bed private hospital is planned near Ondangwa, and Japan donated emergency vehicles to UNAM campuses. Governance & Health Risks: Reports of security gaps at State House and ongoing mental health concerns add pressure to an already strained system.
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