AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRural health staffing crunch: Namibia’s rural clinics are increasingly relying on expatriate nurses and specialists as locals shun postings, raising fresh pressure on service delivery outside major towns. Medicine shortages fight back: Opposition leader Vetaruhe Kandorozu renewed criticism over worsening public-hospital medicine gaps, while the health ministry says national stock levels sit around 60%. Universal healthcare push: Government is rolling out a Universal Health Coverage plan starting with a N$28.7m phase aimed at closing access gaps. Competition watch: The Namibian Competition Commission approved NASAN’s acquisition of Vivo and Engen assets under strict conditions, and also cleared a Mediclinic merger with job-protection safeguards. Public health law change: Namibia’s Child Care and Protection Act now allows safe newborn abandonment at approved places without criminal charges if strict conditions are met. Road safety alert: 184 road deaths recorded in under five months, with authorities urging the public to report reckless driving videos.
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