AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMental Health Access: Namibia’s mental healthcare remains stretched, with only one referral psychiatric hospital and a shortage of psychiatrists and specialists; 91,000 patients were treated in 2025 and nearly 600 died, while stigma and limited services outside Windhoek keep many from getting help. Medicine Safety Watch: Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council quarantined two batches of Azithromycin Oral Suspension after reports of poor dissolution, and a separate voluntary recall was issued for a children’s cough syrup after crystals were found—raising questions about regulator communication. Maternal Health & Violence: A man was sentenced to 22 years for assaulting and murdering his seven-month-pregnant wife, underscoring ongoing risks to women and unborn children. Flood-Resilient Schools: A N$268.7m contract will elevate and protect Muzii Combined School in the Zambezi Region to cut flooding-related disruption and health risks. Nutrition & Livestock Support: Omalaeti Foods received certification for its “Munna” animal feed range, aiming to ease high feed costs for farmers. Health Tech Skills: UNAM and Huawei signed an MoU to strengthen digital skills and set up an AI lab, with applications across health and other sectors. Energy & Health Link: Namibia renewed calls for the complete lifting of the US embargo on Cuba, saying sanctions worsen access to medicine and basic services.
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