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Penda Hashoongo

WINDHOEK, 11 April 2024 - Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Shangula dispels mpox rumours

BRAZZAVILLE, 29 August 2024 - World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus speaking during the 74th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa in Brazzaville. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibian delegation attending WHO Regional Committee for Africa session

WINDHOEK, 21 December 2107 - Chief Executive Officer of the Cancer Association of Namibia, Rolf Hansen sharing statistics on the year 2017 with Nampa. (Photo by: Francois Lottering) NAMPA

CAN spotlights urgent need for childhood cancer awareness

WINDHOEK, 15 September 2024 - Ministry of Health and Social Services Director of policy and planning, Ambrosius Uakurama addressing the media at a recently held workshop on universal health coverage. (Photo: Contributed)

MoHSS tackles misinformation about UHC in Namibia

OSHAKATI, 18 September 2024 - The Oshana Region has launched its Oral Health Week campaign to promote oral health and hygiene in the region. (Photo by: Maria David)NAMPA

Oshana Oral Health Week campaign underway

ONDANGWA, 18 September 2024 - The Namibian Surgical Society annual laparoscopic workshop is underway in Ondangwa. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Technology making surgery safer and easier: Shangula

WINDHOEK, 05 June 2023- Executive Director in the Ministry of Health and Social Service, Ben Nangombe. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Government waiting for SA update on alleged instant porridge deaths

WINDHOEK, 01 August 2019 - Health and Social Services Executive Director, Ben Nangombe, pictured at the ministry's annual staff member meeting here on Thursday. (Photo by: Shelleygan Petersen) NAMPA

Namibia takes bold step to combat Tuberculosis in the mining sector

WINDHOEK, 24 October 2016 - A display of condoms and informational materials by UNAIDS during the celebration of UN Day in the capital on Monday. (Photo by: Etuna Shikalepo) NAMPA

No contraceptive shortages in Namibia: Health Ministry

Sheila Perestrelo

WALVIS BAY, 02 November 2024 - Supporters and sympathisers of the Popular Democratic Party (PDM) attending the party’s star rally at Walvis Bay on Saturday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Venaani vows to end Erongo’s thirst under PDM leadership

LÜDERITZ, 08 November 2024 – Residents of the Area 7 informal settlement in Lüderitz are demanding improved sanitation facilities from their town council. (Photo by: Siilie Nailonga) NAMPA

Lüderitz informal settlement residents demand town council action on toilets

Nailonga Siilie

WINDHOEK - The Namibia Institute of Pathology in Windhoek. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibia joins global fight against antimicrobial resistance

WINDHOEK, 05 June 2023- Executive Director in the Ministry of Health and Social Service, Ben Nangombe. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

No Mpox cases recorded in Namibia: Health Ministry

WINDHOEK, 08 February 2024 - Health and Social Services Executive Director Ben Nangombe (Photo by Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

World Aids Day commemoration postponed

EPUKIRO, 06 December 2024 - Malaria control officials in the Ministry of Health and Social Services in the Omaheke region prepare a larvae siting exercise at the settlement sewerage pond. (Photo by: Michael Madhimba) NAMPA

Mosquito infestation sparks health concerns at Epukiro Post 3

Michael Madhimba

More than 400 test positive for HIV-Uushona

WINDHOEK, 07 October 2024 - Minister of Health and Social Services, Kalumbi Shangula speaking at the opening of the National Ministerial Health and Social Services Conference in Windhoek. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Namibia committed to ending HIV and AIDS by 2030

WINDHOEK, 07 October 2024 - Minister of Health and Social Services, Kalumbi Shangula speaking at the opening of the National Ministerial Health and Social Services Conference in Windhoek. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Malaria outbreak recorded in Northen Namibia

KATIMA MULILO, 25 December 2024 - Beauty Kakambi is among three women who gave birth on Christmas Day at the Katima Mulilo State Hospital. She is pictured here with her newborn baby named Xoana Kabuku Kakambi. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Ten 'Christmas babies' born at Katima Mulilo State Hospital

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 01 January 2025 - The entrance to the Katutura State Hospital maternity ward. (Photo by: Maysa Sangeve) NAMPA

Eight Cuban doctors arrive in Namibia to help strengthen healthcare

WINDHOEK, 22 April 2020 - Shelleygan Petersen, a journalist at Eagle FM, is tested for COVID-19 on Wednesday at the Robert Mugabe Clinic in Windhoek. The testing is part of the targeted mass testing programme by the health ministry to broaden the spectrum of flattening the Coronavirus curve. Testing targets people who work in environments with a high risk of contracting the virus like journalists and other essential providers (Photo: Contributed)

Namibia monitoring HMPV outbreak in China: Nangombe

OMUTHIYA, 10 January 2025 - The directorate of health and social services head in the Oshikoto region, Joshua Nghipangelwa. (Photo by: Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Oshikoto records five malaria deaths

WINDHOEK, 08 February 2024 - Health and Social Services Executive Director Ben Nangombe (Photo by Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

HMPV currently not a public health emergency of international concern: Nangombe

OSHAKATI, 23 January 2025 - Nurses and members of the public attending a talk on cervical cancer held at the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital on Thursday. (Photo by: Maria David)NAMPA

MoHSS commences with procurement of HPV vaccine

WINDHOEK, 24 January 2025- Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Ben Nangombe. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Nearly 6 000 malaria cases recorded since December

WINDHOEK, 24 January 2025- Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Ben Nangombe. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Power outage at Central hospital restored on time: Nangombe

Walvis Bay, 26 April 2014 - In this file photo, flocks of flamingos feed in the nutrient-rich water of the lagoon which is considered as the most important coastal wetland in southern Africa, and one of the top three in Africa. The World Environment Day is held on 05 June every year by the United Nations to stimulate global awareness on environmental issues. (photo by: Pearl Coetzee) NAMPA

Namport and UNAM reaffirm commitment to environmental conservation

OTJIWARONGO, 31 October 2020 - A B1 road accident scene outside Otjiwarongo where a 54-year-old female ambulance driver from the Onandjokwe State Hospital died instantly after she allegedly lost control over the ambulance she was operating and it rolled several times on Saturday morning. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Health Ministry to address ambulance shortage in Otjozondjupa

Mulisa Simiyasa

WINDHOEK, 16 August 2018 - Minister of Defence, Penda Ya Ndakolo. (Photo by: Panduleni Amwaalwa) NAMPA

Oshikoto Governor pays tribute to Nujoma

WINDHOEK, 11 April 2024 - Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Shangula hails Nujoma’s legacy in public health and leadership

ETUNDA, 20 February 2025- Mourners on the side of the road as they look on at the late Founding President Sam Nujoma's remains at Ondangwa. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Thousands gather at Etunda for Nujoma

OMUTHIYA, 10 January 2025 - The directorate of health and social services head in the Oshikoto region, Joshua Nghipangelwa. (Photo by: Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Oshikoto Region battles malaria outbreak as cases continue to rise

OSHAKATI, 25 April 2012 - The World Health Organisation (WHO) donated some 6 000 mosquito nets to the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) during Namibia's national commemoration of World Malaria Day (WMD) 2012 at Oshakati on Wednesday. Pictured here (from left) are Permanent Secretary of the MoHSS Kahijoro Kahuure, WHO representative to Namibia Dr Magda Robalo, Namibian Health and Social Service Minister Dr Richard Kamwi and the WHO Director-General Dr Margaret Chan during the handing over of the nets at Oshakati on the same day. (Photo by: Mathias Nanghanda) NAMPA

Faith leaders donate thousands of mosquito nets to Oshikoto residents

MARIENTAL, 06 March 2025 - The Mariental State Hospital. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Nangombe alarmed by Mariental State Hospital service disruption

Charmaine Boois

NKURENKURU, 06 March 2025- Nkurenkuru health center in Kavango West Region.
(photo by: Lylie Joel)
NAMPA

Sikongo fumes over the lack of medicine in Kavango West

KATIMA MULILO, 06 March 2025 - Health and Social Services Minister, Dr Kalumbi Shangula speaking at the belated commemoration of World Leprosy Day at the settlement of Kongola in the Zambezi Region on Thursday. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Over 3 000 malaria cases recorded in Zambezi since January: Shangula

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KATIMA MULILO, 07 March 2025 - Health and Social Services Minister, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula on Friday commissioned a boat to the regional health directorate to be used by the Impalila clinic and other surrounding flood prone areas in both Kabbe North and South Constituencies.
(Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Shangula commissions ferry for better healthcare access at Impalila Island

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

NKURENKURU, 06 March 2025- Nkurenkuru health center in Kavango West Region.
(photo by: Lylie Joel)
NAMPA

More than 1 400 malaria cases recorded in Kavango West in February

WINDHOEK, 01 August 2019 - Health and Social Services Executive Director, Ben Nangombe, pictured at the ministry's annual staff member meeting here on Thursday. (Photo by: Shelleygan Petersen) NAMPA

MoHSS confirms cholera case in Kunene

WINDHOEK, 17 March (NAMPA)- Dr. Kalumbi Shangula pictured with Oncologist Dr. Laina Iiyambo at the Oncology center at Windhoek Central Hospital (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu). NAMPA

Shangula commissions N.dollars 16 million Cobalt-60 radiotherapy machine

TSANDI, 28 March 2025 -Ministry of Health and Social Service Executive Director Ben Nangombe speaking during the World TB commemoration in Tsandi on Friday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Namibia gains ground in the fight against TB

KEETMANSHOOP, 22 October 2024 - University of Namibia Vice Chancellor, Professor Kenneth Matengu, pictured while delivering his state of the university address at Keetmanshoop on Tuesday. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

UNAM inaugurates first campus pharmacy

OUTJO, 31 March 2025 - Members of the Outjo community in attendance during the awareness raising campaign on Mental health and suicide prevention, held at the Etoshapoort Community Hall. (Photo by: Dalene Kooper) NAMPA

Health Ministry raising awareness about stigma against mental illness

Zambezi records more than 400 TB cases in 2024/2025

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KATIMA MULILO, 03 April 2025 - Zambezi Region Health Director, Woita Kapumburu. (Photo: Contributed)

More than 11 000 malaria cases reported in one month in Zambezi

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

OMUTHIYA, 10 January 2025 - The directorate of health and social services head in the Oshikoto region, Joshua Nghipangelwa. (Photo by: Gabriel Tomas) NAMPA

Over 900 malaria cases recorded in Oshikoto since November

WINDHOEK, 06 April 2025 – Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund, Natalia Kanem. (Photo: Contributed)

Global midwife shortage stands at nearly one million: Karem

Suzith Tjitaura

KATIMA MULILO, 07 April 2025 - Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao speaking during the commemoration of World Health Day at the Katima Mulilo Sports Complex on Monday. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

'No woman should die while giving birth': Luvindao

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

RUNDU, 07 April 2025 - The Rundu State Hospital. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Only caregivers with children below 7 are provided with meals- MOHSS

OUTAPI, 28 April 2025 - Upgrading and extension of the Outapi Water Treatment Plant underway.

Outapi WTP upgrade to ensure sustainable water supply: Ndamanomhata

WINDHOEK, 29 January 2024 - Chief Executive Officer of the Cancer Association of Namibia, Rolf Hansen. (Photo: Contributed)

Skin cancer cases remain high in Namibia: Hansen

OSHAKATI, 01 May 2025 - Minister of Health and Social Service Dr. Esperance Luvindao speaking during the Workers Day event at Oshakati on Thursday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Local transmission dominates malaria cases

WALVIS BAY, 07 MAY 2025 - Unattended rubbish at the Ekutu Latika open market in Walvis Bay. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Walvis Bay Youth Forum calls for urgent action on town’s sanitation woes

WINDHOEK, 22 March 2025 - Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao. (Photo: Contributed)

Health Ministry gets budget boost

WALVIS BAY, 07 MAY 2025 - Unattended rubbish at the Ekutu Latika open market in Walvis Bay. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Walvis Bay municipality acknowledges service delivery challenges

WINDHOEK, 13 MAY - Delegates at the 19th in conference on HIV treatment, pathogenesis and prevention research in resource-limited settings, in Windhoek. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu). NAMPA

Namibia records decline in HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths

RUNDU, 13 May 2025 - The Rundu Town Council Technical department. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Rundu Town Council closes 10 unregistered businesses

SWAKOPMUND, 14 May 2025 - An illustrated photo of a civil servant overwhelmed by stress and emotional fatigue at work. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

PSC prioritises mental health of public servants

WINDHOEK, 22 March 2025 - Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao. (Photo: Contributed)

Greater effort required in fight against cancer: Luvindao

KATIMA MULILO, 01 April 2025 - Katima Urban Constituency Councilor, Kennedy Simasiku to serve as a member of the 6th National Council.

(Photo: Contributed)

Simasiku bemoans slow upgrade of Katima hospital

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

NKURENKURU, 16 May 2025 - Residents of Nkurenkuru being tested for malaria in efforts to monitor and support frontline efforts. (Photo: Contributed)

Health ministry sets record straight on pricing of malaria medication

Suzith Tjitaura

ONGWEDIVA, 28 May 2025 - David Homateni, Kornelia Hangula and Vende Jafet arrived at Ongwediva on Wednesday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

CYCLING TO RAISE AWARENESS ON MENTAL HEALTH

WINDHOEK, 05 June 2025 - African Patient Organizations Connect (APOC) Launched in Lusaka on Thursday. (Photo: contributed) NAMPA

Initiative to strengthen role of patient organisations across Southern Africa launched

WINDHOEK, 06 June 2025 - The One Economy Foundation received a donation of sanitary pads from Lil-Lets and Premier FMCG at the #BeFree Youth Campus in Windhoek. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

One Economy Foundation receives donation of 5 000 sanitary pad packs

MUVEVE, 10 June 2025 - Muveve Clinic, located near Nkurenkuru in the Kavango West Region’s Musese Constituency, will soon benefit from a newly constructed ablution facility, addressing long-standing sanitation challenges. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Muveve Clinic to receive new ablution facilities

WINDHOEK, 08 May 2025 - The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao at the National Commemoration of World Hand Hygiene Day in Windhoek. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Cholera outbreak confirmed in Kunene Region

Rosh Pinah community cries out for a social worker and doctor

OPUWO, 20 JUNE 2025 - Kunene region's capital town, Opuwo has been hit by Cholera outbreak. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

Kunene solidifies cholera readiness amid outbreak

Uakutura Kambaekua

NDIYONA, 21 June 2025- Former Deputy Prime Minister John Mutorwa speaking at a consultative meeting with key stakeholders at Ndiyona on Saturday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Mutorwa appeals for Kayova toxicology results to be availed

WINDHOEK, 23 June 2025 - Student Union of Namibia's National Executive for Gender and Social Welfare, Frieda Iimene. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

SUN wants government to budget for menstrual items in schools

NDIYONA, 21 June 2025 - Historian and Academic Dr Shampapi Shiremo talking about incidents of food poisoning at Ndiyona. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Shiremo calls for academic probe into food poisoning incidents in Ndiyona

RUNDU, 23 June 2025 - Staff members from the Rundu Dialysis Centre with the Governor of the Kavango East Region Hamunyera Hambyuka. ( Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

RDC raises concern over herbal intoxication injuries

WINDHOEK, 06 June 2025 - One Economy Foundation's #BeFree campus. (Photo: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

One Economy Foundation wants stronger response to GBV cases

OSHAKATI, 18 September 2024 - The Oshana Region has launched its Oral Health Week campaign to promote oral health and hygiene in the region. (Photo by: Maria David)NAMPA

MoHSS integrating mental health services into primary health care

Health ministry awards scholarships to 52 students

WINDHOEK, 29 January 2024 - Chief Executive Officer of the Cancer Association of Namibia, Rolf Hansen. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibia's cancer registry earns global recognition

RUNDU, 07 April 2025 - The Rundu State Hospital. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Rundu State Hospital struggles with outdated fleet and infrastructure

WINDHOEK, 08 July 2016 - Minister of Safety and Security Charles Namoloh speaks during the launch of the Namibian Police Force (NamPol)’s automated biometric identification system. (Photo by: Lydia Pitiri) NAMPA

Namoloh in critical condition in local hospital

Suzith Tjitaura

OSHAKATI, 23 January 2025 - Nurses and members of the public attending a talk on cervical cancer held at the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital on Thursday. (Photo by: Maria David)NAMPA

Women urged to go for early cervical cancer screening

WINDHOEK, 06 June 2025 - One Economy Foundation's #BeFree campus. (Photo: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Key collaborations vital in driving health outreach: One Economy Foundation

OSHAKATI, 23 January 2025 - Nurses and members of the public attending a talk on cervical cancer held at the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital on Thursday. (Photo by: Maria David)NAMPA

Women encouraged to research about cervical cancer

Former PLAN combatants welcome new Zambezi governor

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Outjo Municipality warns residents as veld fires threaten grazing land

WINDHOEK, 18 July 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during the public address of the public servants in Windhoek. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah highlights significant milestones in health sector

WINDHOEK, 02 July 2025 - ||Kharas governor, Dawid Gertze. (Photo: Contributed)

||Kharas faced with workforce shortage in health directorate

Suzith Tjitaura

SWAKOPMUND, 24 July 2025 - Erongo Governor Natalia /Goagoses flanked by some state owned enterprises mascots at the opening of the SOE sports games taking place at the Vineta Sports Stadium in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Mental health takes centre stage at SOE Games

MARIENTAL, 23 July 2025 - The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Health and Social Service paid a courtesy visit to the office of the Hardap Governor, Riaan McNab on Wednesday. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

McNab raises concern over delays in capital projects in Hardap Region

Charmaine Boois

NKURENKURU, 06 June 2025 - Kavango West Governor Verna Sinimbo pictured during a site visit to the Rupara Maternity Ward with a delegation from the Kavango West Regional Council, Ministry of Health and Social Services and the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) on Friday. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

Kavango West makes strides in healthcare and water infrastructure despite challenges

Oshana police officers injured in mental health-related incidents

MARIENTAL, 01 August 2025 - The Hardap Suicide Prevention Task Force. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Hardap Suicide Prevention Task Force nears completion of major school outreach

Charmaine Boois

REHOBOTH, 22 January 2025 - The entrance to the Reho Spa Resort in Rehoboth. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Reho Spa’s future unclear amid rehab centre speculation

OMUTHIYA, 05 August 2025 - Community members of Oshalongo B have started building a clinic. (Photo: Contributed)

Oshalongo B community builds clinic

SWAKOPMUND, 05 August 2025 - Vice-Chairperson the parliamentary Standing Committee on Health, Social Welfare and Labour Affairs Emma Muteka during a interview on the sidelines of their oversight and verification visit to clinics and hospitals in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Congestion crisis hits coastal health facilities, committee calls for urgent action

WINDHOEK, 01 October 2019 - Students from the International University of Management pictured on Tuesday while donating blood to the Namibia Blood Transfusion Service in the capital. (Photo by: Paulus Hamutenya) NAMPA

NamBTS calls for blood donations as Group O stock drops

WINDHOEK, 08 August 2025 - Former First Lady of Namibia and Executive Chairperson of the One Economy Foundation, Monica Geingos, pictured at the 10th anniversary celebration of the One Economy Foundation in Windhoek on Thursday. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

One Economy provides vital health services to nearly 19 000 youth

WINDHOEK, 28 August 2025 - Former uranium mine worker Petrus !Hoaeb pictured at his home, where he continues to battle long-term health complications linked to radiation exposure. (Photo: Contributed)

!HOAEB’S ORDEAL UNDERSCORES THE NEED FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY REFORM

Mathilde Kudumo

RUACANA, 29 August 2025 - Nampower handed over medical equipment to the Omusati Health Directorate on Friday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

NamPower invests N.dollars 570 000 in health and education in Omusati and Kunene

WINDHOEK, 04 September 2025 - Jeremiah Mushunina, founder of the Youth Destiny Organisation. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

BREAKING THE SILENCE: ONE MAN'S FIGHT AGAINST YOUTH SUICIDE IN NAMIBIA

WINDHOEK, 02 June 2025 - Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao at a handover event of 36 ambulances in Windhoek. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Japan donates three ambulances to Namibia’s health ministry

Kandetu calls for joint efforts in combating cancer

WINDHOEK, 08 July 2019 - The University of Namibia's Hage Geingob Campus, which houses the Faculty of Health Sciences. (Photo by: Paulus Hamutenya) NAMPA

Unam defends vital role of social workers

WINDHOEK, 08 September- Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu). NAMPA.

Luvindao warns of patient risks as medical stores operate below minimum levels

WINDHOEK, 08 May 2025 - The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao at the National Commemoration of World Hand Hygiene Day in Windhoek. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

More than 100 people die by suicide in eight months

Windhoek, 11 July 2016 - A person receives a vaccination shot against measles/rubella . (Photo by Lydia Pitiri) (NAMPA)

Health Ministry rolls out vaccination campaign after measles outbreak

RUNDU, 19 September 2025 - The Regional Director of Health in the Kavango East Region Idaho Mendai showing the earmarked land where a new intermediate hospital will be built. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Health ministry to construct intermediate hospital at Kayengona

WINDHOEK, 25 September 2025 - Professor of Molecular Biology and Genomics at Redeemer’s University, Christian Happi speaks during the first cancer genomics conference in Windhoek. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Africa need to create own vaccines: Professor Happi

MARIENTAL, 01 October 2025 - The Governor of the Hardap Region, Riaan McNab. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Investigations into nurses' recruitment process underway at Mariental

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 06 January 2025 - Deputy Minister of Sports, Youth and National Service, Emma Kantema at the 2025 FIH Indoor World Cup team send-off. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Govt to roll out feeding scheme for 110 000 children in ECD centres

Mathilde Kudumo

MARIENTAL, 06 October 2025 (NAMPA)- The Hardap Governor Riaan McNab and the chairperson of the Hardap regional council, Gershon Dausab at a public briefing held in Mariental on Monday.
(Photo:Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Hardap nurse recruitment suspended amid tribalism allegations

Charmaine Boois

OUTAPI, 27 June 2025 - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare speaking during the official opening of the Olufuko Cultural Festival on Friday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Nearly 3 000 attempted suicides recorded in 2023/24

WINDHOEK, 13 October 2025 - The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao pictured with stakeholders at the launch of the Ministerial Strategic Plan 2025-2030 and the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Policy Document in Windhoek. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Namibia’s health system still faces major hurdles: Luvindao

SWAKOPMUND, 20 October 2025 - Minister of Health and Social Services Dr Esperance Luvindao.(Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Health Minister urges calm as Namibia confirms first Mpox case

WINDHOEK, 07 July 2025 - Ministry of Health and Social Services spokesperson, Walters Kamaya. (Photo: Contributed)

Over 40 contacts of confirmed Mpox case traced

Justina Shuumbwa

SWAKOPMUND, 16 JUL (NAMPA) - Minister of Information, Communication and Technology (MICT) Emma Teofelus speaking at the Effective Communicators Conference taking place at Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

MICT hosts wellness day

ONGWEDIVA, 25 August 2024 - Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Iipumbu advocates for training of law enforcement and correctional officers

ARANDIS, 23 October 2025 - The signage at the entrance of the Swakop Uranium Mine. (Photo: Contributed)

Swakop Uranium earns NOSA 5-star rating

Low turnout of women for breast cancer awareness events raises concern

WINDHOEK, 25 October 2025 - Author, social work student and mental health advocate, Al Bright Shighwedha, speaks during a mental health awareness event in Windhoek on Saturday. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Namibians urged to create safe spaces for mental health conversations

REHOBOTH, 02 November 2025 - Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao, visited Rehoboth on Sunday to engage with residents regarding healthcare challenges in their community. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Rehoboth residents air healthcare frustrations

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 11 September 2019 - First Lady Monica Geingos speaking during the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) conference in Windhoek. (Photo by: Vita Angula) NAMPA

Long-acting HIV medicines can transform prevention: Geingos

WINDHOEK, 22 March 2025 - Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao. (Photo: Contributed)

Nearly 300 law enforcement and correctional officers receive mental health skills

RUNDU, 12 November 2025 - Officials from the International University of Management and health officials from the Rundu State Hospital tour the hospital facilities. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

IUM hands over medical equipment to Rundu State Hospital

REHOBOTH, 02 November 2025 - Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao, visited Rehoboth on Sunday to engage with residents regarding healthcare challenges in their community. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

AMR threatens HIV and other key health programmes, Luvindao warns

WINDHOEK, 29 January 2024 - Chief Executive Officer of the Cancer Association of Namibia, Rolf Hansen. (Photo: Contributed)

CAN opens palliative care unit in Erongo