The Ministry of Health and Social Services says as of January this year to 14 April , Rundu in the Kavango East Region has reported 10 deaths out of 2,092 malaria confirmed cases. Malaria was declared an outbreak in November 2024, following a surge in cases, particularly in the northern regions of the country. Senior […]
Walters Kamaya, spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Social Services, acknowledges that the ministry is facing challenges with its vehicle fleet but has recently procured additional vehicles. Kamaya’s comments follow complaints from nursing staff in the Tsumkwe Constituency, who reported that the area has been without an ambulance for the past six months. The […]
Mental health has emerged as one of Namibia’s most pressing public health challenges, with rising cases of depression, anxiety, and suicide, especially among young people. According to the World Health Organisation, Namibia currently ranks 11th globally and 4th in Africa for suicide rates. In the 2023-2024 financial year, the country reported 100,297 individuals with mental […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has received a donation of much-needed medical equipment for the Katima Mulilo District Hospital. The items will support the hospital’s orthopaedics, orthotics, and physiotherapy department, helping to improve care for patients who need physical rehabilitation or support for bone and muscle conditions. The hospital staff members and the […]
Dr. Esperance Luvindao, the Health and Social Services Minister, has announced that the ministry is updating its laboratory policy to guide the future development of laboratory services and promote technological advancement. This initiative is a crucial step toward modernising Namibia’s laboratory systems, which require ongoing investments in infrastructure, workforce development, and restructuring. Speaking at the […]
The Namibia Institute of Pathology’s (NIP) CEO, Kapenda Tjombonde, has emphasised the institution’s progress in advancing laboratory medicine and enhancing its preparedness for universal health coverage as a provider of lab services. She highlighted efforts to improve services, including the replacement of ageing instruments, research initiatives and the development of inclusive pathology training systems in […]
Namibia has reduced its maternal mortality ratio from 400 per every 100,000 deliveries to 139. The statistic was shared during the local commemoration of World Health Day, held at the Katima Mulilo Sports Complex. World Health Organisation Country Representative Richard Banda congratulated Namibia for being one of ten African countries that have met the “Every […]
The Minister of Health and Social Services has urged residents in regions affected by a malaria outbreak to do their part in protecting themselves while the ministry and its partners intensify efforts to contain the outbreak. Challenges experienced during the current outbreak of malaria were raised by some regional leaders during the commemoration of World […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed concern regarding the resurgence of cholera in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. Last month, Namibia reported a confirmed case of cholera in Opuwo, marking the first occurrence in over a decade. The President emphasized that this situation highlights the critical need for vigilance and underscored that preventing cholera […]
The Directorate of Health and Social Services in the Zambezi Region has highlighted the need to reduce the number of patient referrals to hospitals outside the region. The regional director said this during a meeting with the Minister for Health and Social Services and senior staff members at Katima Mulilo. The Minister of Health and […]
