A group of 22 health personnel in Windhoek received comprehensive training on international regulatory standards and dossier evaluation techniques. This training will enable them to tackle complex challenges such as genotoxic impurities, nitrosamine contamination, and bio waiver applications. The training conducted by the Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council with support from the World Health Organisation provided […]
The Governor of Cunene Province in Angola, Gerdina Didalelwa, along with her delegation, has paid a visit to the University of Namibia’s School of Medicine at the Hage Geingob Campus. The purpose of their visit was to explore opportunities for cooperation between the two regions in the medical sector. After a brief background on the […]
Angola’s delegation from the Cunene Province continued its familiarisation tour to the Khomas Region on Wednesday with a visit to the Central Medical Stores in Windhoek. Cunene Governor Gerdina Didalelwa leads the delegation. During his meeting with the delegation, the Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, highlighted that the visit aims to […]
The Increasing Access to Quality Nutrition and Protection Services for Vulnerable Populations project has immunised nearly 4,000 and dewormed about 2,600 children in Namibia to improve health and nutrient absorption. Led by the World Health Organisation with support from the Government of Japan, the project aims to reduce malnutrition, enhance healthcare access, and protect women […]
Zambia has confirmed three new Mpox cases, bringing the total number to seven. Minister of Health Elijah Muchima said the new cases were detected between the 10th and 16th of this month, with two cases from the capital city Lusaka and one from the Copperbelt province. The ministry has intensified investigations and contact tracing in […]
Nineteen people were rushed to the Rundu State Hospital with suspected food poisoning on Friday shortly after consuming oshikundu. The Namibian Police Force’s Regional Commander for Kavango West, Commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo, said the incident occurred around 11h00 at Mavanze village. The 19 people, all from one household, began experiencing symptoms of vomiting and diarrhoea shortly […]
The office of the Omaheke Governor, with the help of commercial farmers, has acquired 21 goats to address malnutrition in the region. Speaking at the Cheetah Conservation Foundation in the Otjozondjupa Region, Pijoo Nganate maintained that finding sustainable solutions to curb malnutrition in the region remains one of the key priorities. Nganate said 13 young […]
The Etayi constituency, with support from the Omusati Regional Council’s sanitation programme, handed over 10 pit latrines to less privileged communities of Omafo A and B, Onangula, and Okaleke villages. The aim is to combat open defecation and promote self-build and use of sanitation and hygiene facilities. The initiative is part of the government’s social […]
Malaria cases in the Ohangwena Region reached high numbers between September 2024 and the 5th of January, with 1,888 cases recorded over that period. Of these, 844 were local and 1,044 non-local, with cases ranging from as young as six months, to 101 years. “In the Ohangwena Region, there is currently an outbreak of malaria. […]
Executive Director in the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), Ben Nangombe, has said Namibia is closely monitoring the outbreak of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in northern China and called on the public to remain calm. Speaking to Nampa on Tuesday, Nangombe said the ministry is closely monitoring the outbreak and would, at an […]
