The government has reinstated the Cobalt 60 radiotherapy unit for the Dr AB May Cancer Center at the Windhoek Central Hospital to enhance its cancer treatment capacity. The system upgrade, which cost over N$16 million, will create capacity to effectively fight cancer. The ministry has decided to modernise and upgrade the radiotherapy unit to the […]

The Rössing Foundation has donated N$1.5 million worth of malaria prevention equipment and tools to the Ministry of Health and Social Services. The purpose of the donation is to support the efforts of the National Vector-Borne Disease Control Programme to reduce malaria transmission. Among the donated items are 150 hand sprayers and 1,200 mosquito nets, […]

After being diagnosed with a rare genetic blood disease that causes cancer in 2018, South African national Robin Lewis embarked on a life-changing journey to create awareness and recruit as many diverse stem cell donors in as many countries as possible. His journey, along with his wife, started in September 2023. The nbc News team […]

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, has launched the National Multi-Hazard Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, alongside the Public Health Emergency Operation Centre Handbook, a new Digital Learning Platform for healthcare workers. Speaking at the National Health Training Centre in Windhoek, Shangula emphasised the urgency of strengthening Namibia’s preparedness in […]

The |Khomas Regional Council celebrated progress in combating HIV/AIDS through Regional AIDS Coordinating Committees, reviewing achievements and challenges to strengthen efforts. In 2022, the council increased its HIV/AIDS budget from N$150,000 to over N$1.3 million to reduce infections, mortality, and bolster support programs. The council provides essential food to people living with HIV and those […]

The Minister of Health and Social Services has urged the public to collaborate in ensuring the full implementation of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Policy. The policy, approved by the Cabinet, aims to make healthcare more affordable and emphasize preventive care. The endorsed policy framework outlines steps to achieve UHC, guided by national consensus. Its […]

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, has underscored the importance of public-private partnerships in achieving the Ministry’s mission of providing integrated, affordable, and responsive healthcare to all Namibians. Dr. Shangula highlighted that the support from Navachab Gold Mine serves as a perfect example of how such collaborations can drive transformative improvements […]

Employees of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc), under the nbc Cares blood donation drive, came out to support the blood drive and save a life. Broadcasting can be demanding, with little to no time to spare; therefore, having the blood donation by NamBTS at nbc premises is welcomed by the employees. During last year’s blood […]

Health and Social Services Minister Kalumbi Shangula says the ability to see and the gift of vision are two of the most essential aspects of human health and well-being. However, across the globe, millions of people suffer from preventable and correctable vision impairments due to a lack of access to basic eye-care services, leading to […]