April 16
Namibia: Health Ministry, Japan Launch Project to Curb Malnutrition
The Ministry of Health and Social Services in conjunction with the Japanese government through the World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday launched a project in Windhoek to… Read more »
March 17
Namibia: The Media's Role in Vaccine Roll-Out for Young Girls
A total of N$126 million of this year's health and social services budget has been earmarked for vaccine procurement, Read more »
March 13
Namibia: No Outbreak of Dysentery
Health minister Kalumbi Shangula has dispelled reports of a dysentery outbreak in the country, particularly in Windhoek, amidst reports of increased cases of diarrhoea. Read more »
February 29
Namibia: Court Challenge of ARVs Tender Decision Fails
An attempt to challenge a decision of the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) on the supply of antiretroviral medication to the Ministry of Health and Social Services has… Read more »
February 15
Namibia: Pupils Steal School Bulbs, Taps to Feed Drug Addiction - Report
A Parliamentary standing committee report has identified significant alcohol and drug addiction at schools nationwide, with some cases involving pupils stealing items such as taps,… Read more »
February 11
Namibia: Ending Malaria in Namibia
As a neonate in the nursing profession, I am very worried due to the alarming reports of malaria cases and deaths in our country, particularly in the Zambezi and Ohangwena regions. Read more »
December 26, 2023
Namibia: Oshakati Gets 18 Babies for Christmas
Oshakati Intermediate Hospital has recorded a total of 18 babies born on Christmas Day. Read more »
November 25, 2023
Namibia: Namibia Marks Progress in Suppressing HIV-Aids
The use of HIV prevention services in the country has slowed after much attention was directed at the Covid-19 pandemic, says health and social services executive director Ben… Read more »
November 19, 2023
Namibia: 145 Mothers Die While Giving Birth
Some 145 women have died while giving birth, while 1 066 stillbirths were recorded between 2018 and 2021. Read more »
Namibia: Nurses, Doctors Working on Patients With No Protective Gloves
Health minister Kalumbi Shangula has described the shortage of medical gloves at some hospitals nationwide as a crisis. Read more »
September 20, 2023
Namibia: Breast Cancer, the Second-Most Common Cancer in Namibia
Breast cancer has affected the lives of countless Namibian women and their families, but Namibians are determined to improve breast cancer awareness, early detection, and… Read more »
Namibia: 'Extremely' High Rate of Congenital Heart Disease in Namibia
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is an umbrella term used to denote structural and functional defects of the heart and the great vessels entering and/or exiting the heart. Read more »
September 11, 2023
Namibia: One Death By Suicide a Day in Namibia
A total of 1 542 Namibians took their own lives between 1 April 2020 and 31 March 2023. Read more »
September 03, 2023
Southern Africa: Namibia and Lesotho Surpass Targets for Controlling HIV
Namibia and Lesotho were recently announced as two of six African countries which have achieved HIV epidemic control. Read more »
July 30, 2023
Namibia: Unfair Burden On Nurses, Midwives Exposes Govt's Lack of Accountability
Namibia's nurses and midwives face an unjust burden, raising serious concerns about the government's lack of accountability and transparency in public health budgeting. Read more »
July 27, 2023
Namibia: Pepfar to Continue Funding Namibia
Head of the United States President's Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (Pepfar) John Nkengasong said the US will continue supporting Namibia to combat the spread of HIV-AIDS, despite… Read more »
July 23, 2023
Namibia: Namibia Sees Rise in Sexually Transmitted Infections
Statistics indicate that there has been an upward trend in sexually transmitted infections in Namibia, health minister Kalumbi Shangula has said. Read more »
July 18, 2023
Namibia: Nurses Forced to Cut Overtime Claims
Nurses across the country are being forced to forfeit a substantial portion of their overtime hours, with a restriction of claiming for only 10 hours of overtime work, and eight… Read more »
June 28, 2023
Namibia: David Mbeha Launches Podcast
Media personality David Mbeha recently launched his own podcast: 'Uninterrupted with David Mbeha'. Read more »
June 25, 2023
Namibia: Health Ministry Overspends Budget By N$462 Million
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has spent N$462,1 million more than what was allotted for the 2021/2022 fiscal year, after receiving an allocation of N$8 billion. Read more »
June 24, 2023
Namibia: Namibia's Cosmetics and Essential Oils Sector Flourishes
Industrialisation and trade minister Lucia Iipumbu says Namibia's cosmetics and essential oils sector has grown in domestic production, enhancing possibilities for active… Read more »
June 07, 2023
Namibia: Cricket Namibia Supports Cancer Association
Cricket Namibia and its partners presented a cheque of N$152 700 to the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) on Sunday. Read more »
June 03, 2023
Namibia: First Lady Geingos Applauds Progress On Reducing HIV/AIDS Deaths
First lady Monica Geingos applauded the Ministry of Health and Social Services' leadership in reducing HIV deaths by 60% in the last two decades. Read more »
May 23, 2023
Namibia: Sporting Spirit, Mental Health Shine At Nalasra Games
The seaside town of Swakopmund was buzzing with excitement yesterday, as the 12th edition of the Namibian Local Authorities Sports and Recreation Association (Nalasra) Games… Read more »
May 22, 2023
Namibia: Judiciary Implements Measures to Curb Covid-19 At Courts
In a bid to curb the spread of Covid-19, Elsie Schickerling, the registrar of the Supreme and High Courts, has announced revised precautionary measures that will come into effect… Read more »