AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours ago| Teen Health Crisis: UNFPA estimates 19% of Namibian girls aged 15–19 have begun childbearing, with teenage pregnancy linked to school dropouts and a threat to the youth “dividend.” Local Hotspots: | Kharas reports 261 teenage pregnancies and 1,051 pregnancy-related school dropouts (2022–2026), with secondary schools worst affected and dropouts rising sharply. TB Diagnosis Push: Stellenbosch-led AddiCAD plans faster TB testing by combining AI chest X-ray reading with a finger-prick blood test, aiming to reduce sputum needs and speed up treatment. Hospital Diagnostics Upgrade: Rehoboth’s St Mary’s inaugurated a N$3.93m Radiology and Laboratory Unit to improve access to quicker, more accurate diagnostics for over 53,000 people. Digital Health & IDs: Namibia will roll out electronic identity cards in September to support secure digital verification and easier access to services. Community Health Support: President Nandi-Ndaitwah praised Oshakati Intermediate Hospital residents for volunteering to clean the facility, improving patient comfort and care conditions. |
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