AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTrauma care upgrade: Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital received a C-arm X-ray machine worth about N$4 million from the MVA Fund to boost real-time imaging for bone and joint injury surgeries, after handling an average of 91 orthopaedic cases monthly. Public health warning: Otavi Town Council and community groups warned residents not to consume, sell or distribute vodka cans recovered from an accident scene, saying the high-alcohol drinks may be contaminated and especially dangerous for minors. Mental health reform under pressure: Namibia’s Mental Health Bill is moving forward, but MPs and lawmakers warn it could fail without enough funding, staff, and regional facilities to deliver community-based care. Medicines crackdown: The Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council warned of rising sales and promotion of unregistered GLP-1 and peptide weight-loss/diabetes medicines, including products marketed online and through informal markets. EU livestock export risk: EU-required annual veterinary inspections were suspended due to funding gaps, but a temporary arrangement now lets producers cover travel costs for inspections to protect export certification. Disaster readiness: OPM and NAU signed an MoU to strengthen preparedness for veld fires, drought and animal disease outbreaks, improving coordination and information sharing.
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