AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMedicine Safety: Namibia’s medicines regulator (NMRC) warns that online and informal sellers are marketing unregistered weight-loss injections and peptide products, naming brands like Ozempic and Wegovy, with risks of wrong ingredients, incorrect strengths and contamination. Local Health System Pressure: Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare visited Swakopmund State Hospital, urging improved service delivery under NDP 6, while staff cited overcrowding, medication and bed shortages that affect patient privacy. Public Health in Custody: The ombudsman reports malnutrition among trial-awaiting inmates in police holding cells, linked to overcrowding and long criminal justice delays. Mental Health & GBV Awareness: One Economy Foundation’s “Game Changers” event in Windhoek (22 Aug) combines fun runs with barbershop talks on mental health, sexual and reproductive health, and standing against GBV and femicide. Workforce & Health at Work: Bannerman Energy says it’s targeting a workforce of over 80% Namibians as it moves the Etango uranium project toward future operations, including health and safety planning. Community Health Access: The City of Windhoek relocated 309 households to Havana Extensions to improve emergency vehicle access and response in Moses //Garoëb.
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