Ten out of 24 suspected measles cases have tested positive in the Kunene Region. Since the first confirmed measles case in Opuwo, on August 21 this year, additional suspected and confirmed cases have been reported. In a speech delivered on her behalf at Opuwo during the commemoration of World Patient Safety Day, Health Minister Dr. […]
This year’s commemoration of World Patient Safety Day emphasises the need to raise public awareness and promote collaboration among stakeholders at the global and national levels to improve patient safety standards. The campaign further serves as a call to action to prioritise safety in paediatric and newborn care by ensuring that no child continues to […]
Some mothers who gave birth to premature babies at the Rundu State Hospital said the NEO for Namibia NGO has been a beacon of hope. It was an emotional affair as various mothers gathered to share stories about their premature babies during the NGO’s 10th anniversary. Martha Johannes had lost several pregnancies before she eventually […]
The Universal Church held a march against suicide aimed at raising awareness and addressing mental health issues faced by men and women. Namibia ranks as one of the countries in Africa with the highest suicide rates, with over 80% being males. Contributing factors include financial hardship, lack of support systems, substance abuse and mental health […]
A decade ago, neonatal care at the Rundu State Hospital was nonexistent. As a result, hundreds of babies died, leaving parents devastated. However, NEO for Namibia was established to address this issue. NEO for Namibia is a charitable organisation that offers premature babies in the Kavango regions a chance to survive. Any parent would agree […]
As Namibia observed World Suicide Prevention Day today, statistics reveal that the country recorded 542 cases of suicide between 2023 and 2024 and 124 between January and March this year. The figures placed Namibia at the top of Africa’s suicide list, and behind these statistics are fathers, sons, husbands, and community members whose absence left […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services is in the process of implementing a track and trace barcoding system to monitor the movement of medicines from the point of central storage to the patients. Esperance Luvindao, the Health Minister, made this announcement during her update on the warehousing and supply chain reform. The trace barcoding […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has potentially saved about N$221 million since it decided to procure pharmaceutical and clinical supplies directly from the suppliers. This was revealed by Minister Esperance Luvindao, who added that these savings are significantly higher compared to the maximum benchmark often used in intermediary-led emergency procurement. Dr. Luvindao provided […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has decided to stop using procuring entities and will be sourcing medication directly from suppliers. This move is expected to have a positive impact on Namibia’s health sector, reducing, according to the ministry, unnecessary costs and further increasing efficiency. Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Esperance […]
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema said the abrupt cut in health support by donors is painful but long overdue. Hichilema, however, said his government will enhance its partnership with the church that has been running mission hospitals on the continent. Hichilema on Tuesday met with all the leaders of the church mother bodies at State House. […]
