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: 147 Teens Pregnant in Zambezi in First Term
Education executive director Sanet Steenkamp says one pregnant teenager is one too many. 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 »
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 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 »
May 22, 2023
Namibia: Okahandja Hosts Workshop to Tackle Teenage Pregnancy
The Hildes Women and Youth Empowerment Organisation, in collaboration with Unesco, earlier this month hosted a one-day workshop themed 'Say No to Teenage Pregnancy' #Academic… Read more »
January 12, 2023
Namibia: Teen Allegedly Dumps Baby in Mahangu Silo
A 16-year-old school girl allegedly gave birth and dumped the baby in a mahangu silo some time this month. Read more »
November 20, 2022
Namibia: 54 Percent of Babies Die From Preterm Birth
Deputy minister of health and social services Esther Muinjangue says 54% of newborn deaths in Namibia can be attributed to preterm birth and low birthweight. Read more »