The World Health Organisation has issued a strong call for governments worldwide to ban all flavours in tobacco and nicotine products, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, pouches, and hookah pipes. The call, made on World No Tobacco Day, aims to protect young people from addiction and the serious health risks caused by these products. According to a […]
The Grootfontein Hospital mortuary has been keeping 133 unclaimed bodies of babies and a number of adults since May 2017. The hospital says it has been struggling to locate families as well as land to conduct burials. In a letter dated 19 March 2025, the hospital reported struggles to locate families and access land for […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has addressed recent social media claims regarding the overpricing of Quinine 300mg tablets, a critical treatment for malaria. These concerns arise during a malaria outbreak, which has seen over 76,000 cases reported from December last year to the present, resulting in 132 deaths. In response to allegations of […]
A total of 1232 malaria cases have been recorded in the Otjozondjupa region, with at least three fatalities from November last year, up to date. The Ministry of Health and Social Services in Otjiwarongo revealed this during a stakeholders’ meeting, highlighting the urgent need for effective malaria management strategies. “We recorded 1232 in the Otjozondjupa […]
The University of Namibia (UNAM) is hosting the inaugural Southern African Prostate Cancer Summit, which aims to bring coordinated attention to prostate cancer as a growing public health issue in the region. The three-day summit will focus on consolidating regional data and research on prostate cancer, sharing best practices in screening, treatment, and survivor care, […]
Former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba has donated maternity packages to 81 expectant mothers in the maternity ward of Outapi District Hospital. The assistance is meant to help expectant mothers prepare for delivery. The donated items include bedding, bags, nappies and baby care products, as well as surgical masks and gloves. Omusati Governor Erginus Endjala handed […]
Otjiwarongo Intermediate Hospital and Omaruru District Hospital joined the rest of the world in commemorating International Nurses Day, honouring the dedication and resilience of healthcare workers who continue to serve on the frontlines. With a population of over 100 nurses, Otjiwarongo Intermediate Hospital remains a cornerstone of patient care in the region. Its Senior Medical […]
Namibia is hosting the 19th Interest 2025 Conference, which is Africa’s leading scientific gathering on HIV treatment, prevention and research. The conference that was originally scheduled for 2020 is now taking place in Windhoek after being held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Executive Director of Tonata People Living with HIV, Victoria Kamule, shared a […]
Nurses at Swakopmund State Hospital have been reminded to dedicate themselves to their work selflessly, despite the challenges they encounter. As the world marks International Nurses Day, coastal state facilities face challenges, including a lack of equipment, medicine and staff shortages. At Swakopmund State Hospital, health professionals depicted some of these challenges in a dramatic […]
Nurses from the Windhoek Central Hospital marked Nurses Day in celebration of the vital role they play in society. The day is celebrated under the theme ‘Our Nurses, Our Future: Caring for Nurses Strengthens the Economy’, which highlights the critical link between nurse well-being and national prosperity. Nurses’ Day, which falls on the birthday of […]
