January 30
Namibia: Shangula Urges Action Against Leprosy Stigma On World Leprosy Day
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, emphasized the need for continued awareness and action against the persistent issue of leprosy in the country. Read more »
September 12, 2023
Namibia: Suicide Is a Significant Public Health Concern Says Health Minister
623 suicide cases were recorded between August 2022 and June 2023 and out of these, 511 (82%) were male, while 92 (15%) were female. Read more »
June 06, 2023
Namibia: #Pledge4Pink Awareness Campaign Funds Presented to Cancer Association
Cricket Namibia and its partners presented a monetary contribution to the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) over the weekend during an international match at United Sports Club. Read more »
April 18, 2023
Namibia: Final Round of Public Hearings On Legalization and Non-Legalization of Abortion Underway in Khomas Region
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Social Development, and Family Affairs is expected to stage the final round of public hearings in April on the three… Read more »
March 07, 2023
Namibia: Shincheonji Volunteers Heed Call to Assist With Blood Donations
International church organisation, Shincheonji volunteers recently donated blood, to restore and alleviate the pressure from the depleting blood banks locally. Read more »
January 27, 2023
Namibia: Progress Achieved in HIV Fight After Two Decades Being Eroded - Minister
6,000 new HIV infections and 3,000 deaths from HIV/AIDS are recorded each year despite the gains the country achieved in the past two decades, the Minister of Health and Social… Read more »
January 25, 2023
Namibia: Health Ministry Reports Three Covid-19 Realted Deaths
The Health Minister Dr. Kalumbi Shangula revealed last week that the country recorded three deaths related to Covid-19 during the week of 9-15 January. Read more »
November 30, 2022
Namibia: Medicines Policy Revised After 24 Years
The Ministry of Health and Social Services this week launched a revised National Medicines Policy (NMP) to guide and develop pharmaceutical services in the country to meet the… Read more »
October 27, 2022
Namibia: Outbreak of Lung Sickness Contained, Control Measures Lifted
The control measures that were imposed following an outbreak of contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia, commonly known as Lung sickness which occurred in most parts of the Northern… Read more »
October 25, 2022
Namibia: Geingob Urges Nations to Speak With One Voice Against Conflicts and Diseases
The President, HE Dr. Hage Geingob on Monday urged nations to speak against poverty and inequalities creating tensions and division. Read more »
September 09, 2022
Namibia: Scabies Relief for Epukiro and Drimiopsis SAN Communities
An outbreak of scabies in the Bushman communities of Omaheke required drastic intervention which came in the form of a commercial partnership between the Naankuse Foundation, A.… Read more »
June 15, 2022
Namibia: Walvis Bay Aquapark 4 Oyster Area Closed As Harmful Bacteria Detected
The Walvis Bay Aquapark 4 production area for oyster harvesting was closed following the detection of Vibrio parahaemolyticus bacteria, a food-borne pathogen that causes diarrhoea,… Read more »
May 19, 2022
Namibia: Covid-19 Vaccination Hesitancy Still Stumbling Block in Fighting Pandemic
Trust related issues continue to drive COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Namibia, as many voice concerns about the safety and possible side effects of the vaccine, a recent survey… Read more »
April 29, 2022
Namibia: Financial System Remained Resilient, Stable and Sound in 2021 - Report
The country's financial system remained resilient, stable and sound in 2021, within a fluid economic environment, a report released Thursday stated. Read more »
April 22, 2022
Namibia: Safety Net for Bank Depositors Demonstrates Resilience, Fund Records Increase Amid Covid-19
The Namibia Deposit Guarantee Authority (NDGA) demonstrated resilience by operating seamlessly in an economic and market environment beset by the COVID-19 pandemic, an executive… Read more »
April 19, 2022
Namibia: Free Covid-19 Testing for Students Studying in the SADC Region Scrapped Off
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has resolved to cease free SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) testing for students studying in the SADC Region, as well as civil servants… Read more »
April 14, 2022
Namibia: Only 22% of Namibians Fully Vaccinated
As at 11 April 2022, the cumulative number of fully vaccinated persons was 399,304 translating to 22.4% of the total target population, President Hage Geingob announced. Read more »
April 05, 2022
Namibia: 3454 Cases of Scabies Countrywide From January to March
Around 3454 cases of scabies countrywide from January to March, an official said this week. Read more »
Namibia: April Is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) has announced that April is testicular awareness month and said even though it accounts for only 1.2% of all cancers in males, it accounts… Read more »
March 29, 2022
Namibia: Local Rental Growth Is Yet Again Back On Its Upward Trajectory - Expert
As the Impact of Covid-19 continues to cool off, combined with the re-opening of most economies, rental growth in Namibia is yet again back on its upward trajectory, recording… Read more »
April 07, 2006
Namibia: Malaria Identified As Leading Cause of Deaths
"Malaria continues to be a major hindrance to the socio economic development of the world," said the deputy permanent secretary in the Ministry of Health and Social… Read more »