AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEbola Preparedness: Namibia has stepped up surveillance and screening at entry points after Bundibugyo Ebola cases were reported in the DRC, Kenya and Nigeria. No cases are suspected or confirmed locally; health officials urge good hand hygiene and prompt medical advice after possible exposure. Breast Cancer Awareness: Breast cancer is Namibia’s most common cancer among women, with more than 500 diagnoses each year, highlighting the importance of awareness and early detection during Pink October. Hospital Pressures: Windhoek Central Hospital ran at 104% bed occupancy, while nurses warn that a recruitment halt is worsening staff shortages and workloads. The ministry says hiring will resume in April 2027. Care Closer to Home: Keetmanshoop District Hospital has opened a renovated emergency unit and the ǁKharas Region’s first CT scanner, potentially sparing about 415 patients a year from referrals to Windhoek. Malaria Prevention: Poor indoor-spraying coverage has been linked to rising malaria cases in Namibia and the region, with refusals and shortages of supplies hampering prevention efforts.
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