The Ministry of Health in Zambia has announced the registration of a long-acting injectable antiretroviral for HIV prevention, known as Lenacapavir. Zambia’s Minister of Health, Elijah Muchima said the approval of lenacapavir reaffirms the government’s commitment to ending HIV as a public health threat by 2030 through the introduction of innovative and highly effective prevention […]
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, has said provision will be made for persons with mental health conditions to be involuntarily admitted if an application is made by a social worker or family member. She said this is important, as these individuals may pose a threat to themselves or to community members. […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has responded to the incident that took place at Ndama Clinic in Rundu, where a grade one learner was refused treatment because the child did not come with a piece of paper that would temporarily serve as a health passport. The clinic staff had told the teacher who […]
Omusati Regional Council has called for all Offices, Ministries, and Agencies (OMAs) to observe a Public Service Awareness-Raising Campaign on mental health and suicide prevention. The council held its awareness-raising engagement to equip employees with the knowledge and coping strategies to manage mental health challenges. Deliberations pointed to a lack of compassion at workplaces as […]
The Pupkewitz Foundation, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Social Services, officially handed over a rehabilitated ambulance. Pupkewitz Foundation CEO Meryl Barry reaffirmed the foundation’s commitment to support initiatives that make a tangible difference in the community. “The Pupkewitz Foundation, together with Pupkewitz Toyota, serviced and repaired 16 ambulances at a total cost […]
The International University of Management (IUM) has donated medical equipment worth N$8.5 million to the Ministry of Health and Social Services. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare, speaking at the handing-over ceremony, stressed the importance of access to satisfactory medical care, saying a lack of medical equipment or assistance should not be the cause of anyone’s death. […]
Health and Social Services Minister Dr. Esperance Luvindao confirmed a second case of Mpox at Swakopmund. Luvindao said that the first was on 18 October 2025; the second was officially confirmed today. The patients are receiving a complement of treatments at the Swakopmund District Hospital and are in isolation. She said, “I wish to highlight […]
Pharmacists are not celebrated as much as other healthcare professionals due to misconceptions that they are simply salespeople rather than healthcare providers. However, the Ministry of Health and Social Services Acting Deputy Executive Director, Johannes Gaeseb, emphasised the vital role they play in the healthcare system chain. Gaeseb said at the launch of the Pharmacy […]
Mental health experts have raised an alarm over the growing number of professionals taking their own lives, saying decent and meaningful employment remains crucial to individual well-being and national productivity. Speaking at the International Conference on Emerging Trends in Psychosocial Wellbeing, industrial psychologist and keynote speaker Dr. Sebastian Rothmann, director of the Optentia Research Unit […]
The Governor of the ||Kharas Region, Dawid Gertze, has hailed pharmacists as unsung heroes for their role in ensuring essential medicines are available in the health care system. Speaking at the launch of National Pharmacy Week in the ||Kharas Region, the governor commended pharmacy teams at state medical facilities for their dedication and commitment amid […]
