AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours ago| Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD): Namibia’s FMD outbreak is still a major health-and-economy worry, with the Directorate of Veterinary Services saying the infection remains localised in the | Kharas region and that livestock moved to Otjozondjupa were traced and tested negative—allowing partial lifting of restrictions, including some slaughter and movement of certain processed products, while surveillance continues. Economic pressure on health and livelihoods: Analysts warn the outbreak could cost thousands of jobs and hit growth and inflation, and banks are urging farmers to approach lenders early for possible repayment rescheduling. Public health capacity: The health minister admitted State hospitals can’t always treat MVA Fund patients due to limited expertise, theatre space and ICU beds—raising calls for stronger trauma capacity. Ebola risk: Namibia issued a travel advisory after DRC Ebola cases topped 8,000, urging only essential travel and heightened caution. Youth and care: President Nandi-Ndaitwah marked the Day of the Namibian Child with a push for equal access to education and healthcare, and a reminder that violence and neglect must be tackled across families, schools and communities. |
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