Namibia is still among the countries that are committed to ending AIDS by 2030. This ambitious goal is being strengthened at a two-day workshop focused on the Sustainability Roadmap and the National Operational Plan, which will outline a comprehensive pathway towards sustained epidemic control of HIV, TB, malaria, and hepatitis. The Executive Director of the […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS) is keeping up to date with new technologies to diagnose and treat patients effectively. One such is nuclear medicine, a specialised area of radiology that uses small amounts of radioactive tracers to assess bodily functions. Nuclear medicine is used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, including […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) is hosting the National Ministerial Health Conference in Windhoek to identify gaps and make recommendations to improve health services. The 5-day conference is being attended by senior health officials from all 14 regions of the country to learn from successful interventions to overcome operational challenges and achieve […]
The Apgar Maternity Hospital, which was inaugurated in Windhoek, will serve as a beacon of hope to communities and improve maternal and children’s health. Apgar Maternity Hospital symbolises a commitment to care for and save the lives of newborns. The hospital also aims to reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has commended the contractor for the Ombili clinic in Otjiwarongo, which was completed two months ahead of time. The construction of the Ombili clinic began in April this year and was due to be completed in November. Two months before that, the clinic was completed and ready […]
542 people have committed suicide thus far, and the Health Ministry is intensifying efforts to create awareness and advocate for mental health education in the ||Kharas and Hardap regions ahead of World Mental Health Day. The day is commemorated each year on the 10th of December. To raise awareness of mental health, the Ministry of […]
A plastic surgery campaign under the Namibian Medical Outreach Services is in progress at the Walvis Bay District hospital. The initiative is aimed at enhancing access to health care and addressing specific medical needs within the community. The campaign, which started on Monday, will ensure that patients receive plastic surgery until 11 October. Dr. Ali […]
Mental health and social support during disease outbreaks can be challenging, as governments are often unprepared to address such crises. Windhoek is hosting representatives from 10 of the 16 SADC countries to train mental health and emergency professionals following the Mpox outbreak on the continent. The workshop is being led by the Africa Centers for […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) bid farewell to the 15th Chinese medical team and welcomed the 16th medical team. The Chinese medical team supports Namibia’s healthcare system. During their tenure, the 15th team assisted about nineteen thousand people, visited communities, and promoted traditional Chinese medicine in schools. The team has been instrumental […]
The Kavango East Region has recorded over 3,300 cases of malaria so far this year. In response, the Ministry of Health and Social Services is urging residents to allow indoor residual spray teams into their homes as the malaria prevention campaign officially kicks off this Monday. Kavango East is among the eight malarious regions in […]
