President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reiterated her call that civil servants start using state medical facilities for treatment. President Nandi-Ndaitwah announced that the government spends about N$3.6 billion on public servants’ medical aid as a benefit. She said this is no small amount that the government spends, and repeated her plea that civil servants make use […]
Calls are increasing to raise awareness about cervical cancer in Namibia because it’s among the leading causes of cancer-related deaths. A 2022 study revealed that 203 women in the country died from cervical cancer. Speaking at the Government Information Centre, health experts who formed part of the discussion say early detection and regular screening remain […]
The Ministry of Works and Transport has awarded a N$6.4 million contract to the Namibian Engineering Corporation for the restoration of the industrial electrical geyser water heating system at the Windhoek Central Hospital. The restoration was proposed after President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s recent visit to the hospital along with her delegation of ministers, where they assessed […]
Regional electricity distribution company CENORED has donated medical supplies worth nearly N$120,000 to the Otjiwarongo District Hospital to help it carry out its operations optimally. The Otjiwarongo District Hospital has been in need of medical items to attend to the growing number of patients. Cenored came to the aid with items consisting of bedding linen, […]
Community members of Farm Julianne, in the Grootfontein Constituency, were overjoyed after the Ministry of Health and Social Services allocated a vehicle to the farm and its surrounding areas. Farm Julianne is situated about 77 kilometres northeast of Grootfontein, in the Otjozondjupa Region. The distance makes it difficult for those residing at the farm and […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) awarded scholarships to 52 undergraduate students to pursue careers in the health profession. The ministry revealed that 120 applications for scholarships were received from students interested in pursuing a career in the health profession. A pre-selection committee reviewed the applications and selected 52 students. The Minister of […]
The Zambezi Health Directorate has received four ambulances, a critical upgrade to emergency services where communities have long struggled with limited medical transport options. For over a decade, the hospital relied on a single ageing ambulance to serve a region with widespread medical needs. The delivery marks a milestone in the government’s efforts to improve […]
Unit Manager at the Rundu Dialysis Centre, Augustinus Alpo, says they have seen an increase in local patients presenting symptoms of herbal intoxication. Rundu Dialysis Centre is the only private centre offering dialysis treatment. They have been in operation for just over a year. “We received more than 50 patients that came here for acute […]
Some patients receiving treatment at the Rundu Dialysis Centre in Kavango East say the centre has made a huge impact in their lives. Before it came into existence, over a year ago, patients would often travel to Windhoek for treatment. The Rundu Dialysis Centre is the only privately owned dialysis centre in the Kavango Regions. […]
The Minister of Health and Social Services emphasized the need for the ministry to be proactive in responding to health challenges experienced in the country. Dr. Esperance Luvindao was speaking at the launch of the National Event-Based Surveillance Guidelines in Windhoek. The guidelines will strengthen Namibia’s capacity for early detection, reporting, and response to public […]
