September 19
Namibia: Cabinet Approves Setting Up New Disease-Free Zones From 2027
The Cabinet has approved the construction of new veterinary fences and gates to create new disease-free zones. Read more »
September 16
Namibia: Puff the Toxic Dragon
After years of numerous campaigns against 'big tobacco' and 'big nicotine', it seemed fewer people were likely to start smoking - until vaping arrived. Read more »
August 28
Africa: Geingos Advocates for Sexual Reproductive Rights for Africa's Youth
Former first lady of Namibia Monica Geingos has emphasised the urgent need to champion sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for young people across eastern and southern… Read more »
August 27
Namibia: Health Ministry Dismisses Local Mpox Rumour
Executive director of health and social services Ben Nangombe has dismissed the rumour of mpox cases being reported in the country. Read more »
August 25
Namibia: Swakop Hospital Accused of Abandoning Premature Babies
Some concerned Swakopmund residents have accused nurses at Swakopmund State Hospital of not attending to premature babies. Read more »
August 18
Namibia: 'I Could Have Told Her to Leave'
... aunt of slain GBV victim regrets not seeing her pain Read more »
Namibia: 147 Teens Pregnant in Zambezi in First Term
Education executive director Sanet Steenkamp says one pregnant teenager is one too many. Read more »
August 11
Namibia: Crisis - Cancer Cases to Hit 4 000 Annually
Cancer Association of Namibia chief executive Rolf Hansen says Namibia is on the brink of a cancer crisis. Read more »
Namibia: Govt Invests N$100 Million to Improve Healthcare in //Kharas
The government has invested over N$100 million to expand health infrastructure in the //Kharas region. Read more »
August 07
Namibia: Namibia's Cancer Burden Continues to Grow
Minister of health and social services Kalumbi Shangula says the country's cancer rate has risen by 12% in the last few years. Read more »
July 23
Namibia: 67 Children Die Due to Malnutrition in Zambezi Region
The Zambezi region has recorded 67 deaths of children under the age of five due to malnutrition over the last four years. Read more »
July 09
Namibia: Govt Blames Lack of Fake Teeth On Procurement Backlog
The health ministry says the procurement process is leading to the country's massive lack of dentures. Read more »
June 28
Namibia: Procurement Board Admits Errors in Kanyama Condom Tender
Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) chairperson Amon Ngavetene has admitted that the board has failed to confirm whether local businessman Shapwa Kanyama owns an… Read more »
June 27
Namibia: Vaccine Sceptics Lose Case Against Govt
A group of Covid-19 vaccination sceptics yesterday lost a High Court case directing the government to provide them with information on the safety and efficacy of vaccines against… Read more »
Namibia: Are Namibians Open to Chronic Disease Screening?
When was your last check-up? Read more »
June 21
Namibia: UNAIDS Celebrates Scrapping of Sodomy Law
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV-AIDS (UNAIDS) has commended the High Court's decision to declare the common law crimes of sodomy and "unnatural sexual offences" of… Read more »
June 20
Namibia: Govt Launches National Health Strategy
A collaboration between three ministries aims to address health risks across human, animal, plant and environmental health sectors. Read more »
June 18
Malawi: Project Hope Namibia Commits N$1,1b to HIV-Aids Fight in Malawi
Project Hope Namibia recently launched the Ana Ndi Achinyamata (Anapa) project worth US$60 million (N$1,1 billion) to curb HIV-AIDS among young adults and children in Malawi. Read more »
June 13
Namibia: Health Ministry Urges Action to Address Pharmaceutical Stock-Outs
Health and social services executive director Ben Nangombe says there is a pressing need to tackle pharmaceutical stock-outs across Namibia. Read more »
June 05
Namibia: Father Commends Public Hospital After Daughter's Successful Tonsil Surgery
An Oshakati-based father, Tuhafeni Hangula, has commended the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital and doctor Lavinia Johannes, who he described as caring and professional, after his… Read more »
Namibia: No to Stigma Around Menstruation
Following the commemoration of World Menstrual Hygiene Day recently, the K'Negongo Foundation has called for menstruation to be celebrated, understood and supported. Read more »
May 28
Namibia: Poor Toilet Facilities Force Girls Out of School During Menstruation - Muinjangue
Deputy minister of health and social services, Esther Muinjangue says statistics shows that many girls stay out of school when on their menstrual cycle because of poor toilet… Read more »
May 22
Namibia: Windhoek District Hospital Still Without Contractor
Despite last week's groundbreaking ceremony for a 500-bed Windhoek district hospital slated for completion in four years, the health ministry has confirmed no bids for construction… Read more »
May 21
Namibia: Ohangwena Crisis - 9 077 Teen Pregnancies in 4 Years
The Ohangwena region has recorded a total of 9 077 girls below the age of 19 who fell pregnant between January 2020 and April 2024. Read more »
May 14
Namibia: Procurement Board Refutes Corruption Allegations On Pharmaceuticals Supply Tender
The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) refuted corruption allegations made by activist Michael Amushelolo last week for allegedly awarding an unadvertised N$451,8 million… Read more »