Residents of Anichab settlement in the Kunene Region and the surrounding farms want the current clinic properly furnished. Currently, the clinic only has a consulting room that serves over a hundred patients daily. One of the residents is Patricia Kazakoka, who walks 15 kilometres from Farm Onverwag to reach the clinic, a journey she described […]
Challenges of open defecation and poor sanitation continue to pose health risks in rural and periurban areas. This was revealed by the Health Ministry during the commemoration at the Global Hand Washing and World Toilet Day at Otjiwarongo. Health Minister Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, in the speech read on his behalf, said these deficiencies contribute to […]
Erongo Red donated oxygen concentrators to three state hospitals to reduce the scarcity of such equipment in the region. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it was discovered that state hospitals in the Erongo Region desperately needed oxygen concentrators to treat patients. According to the Erongo Red Chief Executive Officer, Tino !Hanabeb, the state facilities ended up […]
The Health and Social Services Ministry (MoHSS) has put out an open bid for the construction of a state-of-the-art district hospital in Katutura. The bid calls for bulk electrical services for farm 1024, a portion of the remainder of farm 508, bordering the Havana residential area. Part of the bid is for an access road […]
The Health and Social Services Ministry has put out a request for Open National Bidding for the anticipated construction of a state-of-the-art district hospital in Katutura Windhoek. The bid calls for bulk electrical services for farm 1024—a portion of the remainder of farm 508—in Havana. Bids are also open for Access Road and Water […]
The Khorixas District Hospital is in a state of disrepair, facing significant challenges due to inadequate health resources. These issues were brought to light during a recent visit by Japan’s Ambassador to Namibia, Hisao Nishimaki, and UNICEF Country Representative, Dr. Samuel Ocran. Despite its capacity of 121 beds, the hospital struggles with a shortage of […]
The Chief Medical Officer at Intermediate Hospital Rundu, Dr. Medson Chibwe, revealed that around 600 people were admitted for mental health issues at the hospital between January and September this year. Dr. Chibwe shared these figures during the World Mental Health Day commemoration on Friday. “To put this in perspective, we’ve seen over 7,000 people […]
Zambia has recorded the first case of MPOX from a Tanzanian national in Chitambo district, Central Province. Health Minister Elijah Muchima said a 32-year-old man was diagnosed with the viral disease after presenting symptoms at Mukando Health Post. Dr. Muchima said the patient, who travelled from Tanzania to Zambia, reported symptoms that included muscle aches, […]
Health workers from the Rundu Intermediate Hospital, accompanied by students from the health sector, marched through Rundu’s CBD in commemoration of World Mental Health Day. Celebrated on 10 October each year, World Mental Health Day aims to raise awareness of mental health issues and encourage efforts to support those experiencing mental health issues. This year’s […]
October 10th marks International Mental Health Day, and a group of medical professionals gathered today (Wednesday) to celebrate at the Windhoek Mental Health Centre. Specialist psychiatrist Dr. Lahija Hamunyela emphasized the urgent need to create a supportive and inclusive workplace environment to promote mental wellness. Dr. Hamunyela expressed her surprise and disappointment at the absence […]
