AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours ago| Mobile Health Security: Namibia’s Ministry of Health received Russia’s all-terrain “Diagnostic Fortress” mobile laboratory (over N$13m) to speed up outbreak testing in remote areas, with training for local staff to keep it running long-term. TB Warning: A new SADC TB progress report says the region has cut TB incidence since 2016, but progress is plateauing and funding cuts could jeopardise 2030 elimination targets—Namibia is among the higher-burden countries. Youth SRH Goes Digital: The One Economy Foundation launched the i-BreakFree SRH web app for young people, offering private HIV/STI and family planning info, self-screening, and confidential chat/referrals. Health Training Under Strain: UNAM nursing students are being turned away from some clinics due to limited clinical supervision capacity, raising concerns about training quality and graduate unemployment. Care Supervision Alarm: Parliament heard allegations that doctors leave interns to run facilities—an issue that could seriously affect patient safety and internship learning. Community First Aid: | Kharas youth trained in CPR and first aid to respond to emergencies faster. Workplace Health & Wellbeing: A travel trend called “deadzoning” is pushing people to vacation without cell service to reduce stress and improve mental recovery. Health Sector Governance: Namibia’s health training regulation and accreditation challenges are back on the parliamentary agenda, as committees seek stronger oversight and better workforce planning. |
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