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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