Servicewomen at the Jonas Shoongeleni Ndeimana Barracks of Otjiwarongo’s Military Base donated food and clothing items to children with malnutrition at the Otjiwarongo State Hospital. While celebrating Mother’s Day, women from the Namibian Defence Force came together to reflect on their role in society and how to best give back to the community. Social workers […]
World Hand Hygiene Day was commemorated under the theme “It Might Be Gloves. It’s Always Hand Hygiene” by the Health Ministry of Health and Social Services and other stakeholders. The day is aimed at promoting cleanliness and fighting the spread of bacteria; it also reminds society that hand hygiene is a simple yet powerful tool […]
The First National Bank of Namibia donated 800 mosquito nets to expectant mothers in the Zambezi Region to support efforts in the fight against malaria. Zambezi Health Director Woita Kampuburu welcomed the gesture. “As the directorate, our understanding of this donation is of FNB actually saying, here is our contribution to the health of the […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has dismissed reports of a complete stock-out at Rundu Hospital. A media statement issued by its Executive Director, Penda Ithindi, states that the low stock levels previously reported at Rundu Hospital have been addressed. Further deliveries are expected to be made to Rundu State Hospital as per the […]
The Faith Leader Advocacy for Malaria Elimination (FLAME) held a national forum under the theme “Unwavering commitment to the profound fight against malaria”. Established in 2021 in Namibia, FLAME is a coalition of faith leaders driven to improve and sustain the health and well-being of those affected by malaria. The coalition is in areas with […]
Two children died, and two other family members are in intensive care at Rundu State Hospital after an incident of suspected food poisoning. According to Kavango West Regional Commander, Commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo, the incident occurred on Thursday, 1 May 2025, at Sarukwe village in Ncuncuni Constituency, Kavango West. It is alleged that about six members […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has taken a major step forward in the fight against tuberculosis with the introduction of artificial intelligence-powered portable chest X-ray machines. These innovative tools are already making a significant impact in screening and early detection efforts, especially in areas with limited access to medical personnel. As part of […]
Local transmission remains the primary cause of malaria infections in Namibia, accounting for 81 percent of the country’s total cases, as revealed by Minister of Health and Social Services Esperance Luvindao. During the May Day commemoration at Oshakati on Thursday, Luvindao reported a total of 56,130 malaria cases identified across ten endemic regions: Ohangwena, Omusati, […]
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, has issued a directive that all public health facilities remain open and fully operational during official working hours, including lunch hour. This move is part of the ministry’s commitment to deliver uninterrupted and world-class healthcare services to all Namibians. The uninterrupted services will see the implementation […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has started with the construction of Windhoek District Hospital in the Moses Garoeb Constituency. The hospital is expected to be completed within eight months. On Tuesday, construction of phase one of the hospital construction started in Havana. The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Esperance Luvindao, stated […]
