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WINDHOEK, 28 August 2024 - The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) on Wednesday hosted its inaugural Quality Management Conference in the capital. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Health Ministry hosting inaugural quality management conference

WALVIS BAY, 17 September 2024 - Walvis Bay residents lining up at the free dental services truck. The dental truck is at the town as part of the 2024 National Oral Health Awareness Week which was launched at Walvis Bay on Tuesday. The truck will also proceed to Swakopmund where it will provide free dental services to residents. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Dental health a global concern: Health ministry

OTJIWARONGO, 02 October 2024 - The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula inaugurates the Ombili clinic at Otjiwarongo. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Otjiwarongo residents celebrate Ombili clinic inauguration

Mulisa Simiyasa

WINDHOEK, 03 September 2024 - The Minister of Health and Social Services, Kalumbi Shangula officially inaugurating the Apgar Maternity Hospital in Windhoek on Thursday. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Shangula inaugurates APGAR Maternity Hospital in Windhoek

WINDHOEK, 10 October 2024 - Minister of Finance and Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi pictured at the government information centre. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Shiimi highlights challenges with govt healthcare spending

WINDHOEK, 19 December 2019 – The Ministry of Finance Inland Revenue Building. (Photo by: Elvi Haihambo) NAMPA

Civil servants to continue paying for uncontracted specialist medical care amid PSEMAS reform

WALVIS BAY, 15 October 2024 - ErongoRED CEO Immanuel !Hanabeb handing over a donation of seven oxygen concentrators to the Erongo Region Chief Medical Officer Dr Leonard Kabongo. The machines will be distributed to the Walvis Bay, Swakopmund, Usakos, Karibib and Omaruru State Hospitals. (Photo by: Isabel Bento)NAMPA

Erongo hospitals receive oxygen concentrators

SWAKOPMUND, 17 October 2024 - Tobias Amoonga, Head of Public Education and Corruption Prevention in the Erongo Region. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Training on integrity and ethics vital in combating corruption: ACC

KATIMA MULILO, 01 November 2024 - Health and Social Services Minister, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula inaugurated two primary health care clinics at Malengalenga and Linyanti in the Zambezi region. He is pictured here with Zambezi Governor, Lawrence Sampofu. (Photo: Contributed)

Shangula inaugurates Malengalenga and Linyanti clinics

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Venaani guarantees equality in healthcare

Zebaldt Ngaruka

WINDHOEK, 13 August 2023 - Health and Social Services Executive Director Ben Nangombe (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Namibia finalising its Universal Health Coverage Policy

SWAKOPMUND, 21 January 2025 - Rössing Uranium Mine Managing Director Johan Coetzee photographed with Erongo Regional Director Anna Jonas and NIMT Executive Director Ralph Bussel at the donation handover of N.dollars 1.25 million to the ministry of health in the region. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Rössing Uranium donates over N.dollars 1 million to Erongo healthcare services

SWAKOPMUND, 03 February 2025 - Scenes from the pharmacy of the Mondesa Clinic, which burnt down in the early morning hours on Monday. (Photo: Contributed)

Fire causes temporary closure of Mondesa Clinic

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

Namibia records decline in infant mortality rate

WINDHOEK, 21 December 2107 - Chief Executive Officer of the Cancer Association of Namibia, Rolf Hansen. (Photo by: Francois Lottering) NAMPA

Over 1 000 skin cancer cases recorded annually: Hansen

ETUNDA, 20 February 2025 - Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa speaking at Etunda village in the Omusati region during the Founding President Sam Nujoma's first regional memorial service. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

"Nujoma wants us to protect Swapo": Shaningwa

WINDHOEK, 18 February 2025 - Minister of ICT, Emma Theofelus during a press briefing on Tuesday in Windhoek. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Cabinet approves universal health coverage policy for Namibia

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

Leprosy still a public health concern globally: Shangula

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

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

Dr Esperance Luvindao appointed as health minister

WINDHOEK, 23 April- Minister of health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao flanked by Health ED Penda Ithindi, Kongo Group PTY Managing Director Kongo Mokaxwa and Burmeister & Partners Managing Director, Ronald Kubas. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu). NAMPA

Construction of Windhoek District Hospital commences

OMAIMBI, 03 May 2025 - Former Governor of Ohangwena Region, Usko Nghaamwa, and businessman Pinehas Nambadi during a special visit by the Ondonga Traditional Authority king on Saturday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Former governor and businessman spearhead clinic construction

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

Ministry of Health marks World Hand Hygiene Day

Justina Shuumbwa

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

Ministry of Health acquires new ambulances for all regions

Justina Shuumbwa

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

Namibia expands cervical cancer prevention with nationwide HPV programme

WINDHOEK, 12 June 2025 - Minister of Health and Social Services Esperance Luvindao at the Government Information Center (GIC) in Windhoek. (Photo: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Luvindao stresses importance of health literacy

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 17 JUN – UNAM Vice Chancellor Kenneth Matengu (left) and NIP CEO Kapena Tjombonde (right) at the MoU signing ceremony. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NIP and UNAM sign MoU to boost pathology research and training

Mathilde Kudumo

Sampofu officially commissions two new ambulances

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

MARIENTAL, 09 July 2025 (NAMPA)- The Governor of Hardap region, Riaan McNab delivered his State of Region Address (SORA) in Mariental on Wednesday.
(Photo: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Hardap governor calls for unity for regional development

Charmaine Boois

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

Nandi-Ndaitwah directs civil servants to use state health facilities

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

Zambezi Governor calls for Katima District Hospital upgrade

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

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

Walvis Bay 01 August 2025 - Governor of Erongo Region Natalia /Goagoses, Executive Director in the Ministry of Health and Social Services Penda Iithindi, WEI Jinming, Representing the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China in Namibia and Vice president of Zheijiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine Professor LIN Shengyou among other regional leaders photographed at the handover of a CT Scanner at the Walvis Bay District Hospital. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Walvis Bay receives the region’s first CT scanner

WINDHOEK, 24 February 2025 - Mines and Energy Executive Director Penda Ithindi. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibia developing a national cancer control framework

WINDHOEK, 17 October 2025 - The former First Lady of Namibia, Monica Geingos (L) pictured shaking hands with the Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao (R) during the launch of 'Problematic Mindsets Volume Two.' (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

MoHSS strengthening data interoperability and ethical operation of digital tools: Luvindao

SWAKOPMUND, 20 October 2025 - Health and Social Services Dr Espernace Luvindao photographed with Rossing Uranium Managing Director Johan Coetzee Chairperson of the Erongo Regional Council Benitha Imbamba and Health Director in the region Dr Anna Jonas at the donation handover of the the 55-seater patient transporter bus donated to the Ministry Rössing Uranium Mine on Monday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Rössing Uranium donates patient bus to Health Ministry

Over N.dollars 3 million ICU commissioned at Katima Mulilo

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

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, 07 November 2025 - Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao, speaks during the official handover of delegated functions to Regional Councils in Windhoek. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Health ministry steps up healthcare service decentralisation

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

WINDHOEK, 12 June 2025 - Minister of Health and Social Services Esperance Luvindao at the Government Information Center (GIC) in Windhoek. (Photo: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Improving maternal healthcare remains a priority: Luvindao

Mathilde Kudumo

||NHOMA, 24 November 2025 - Kommsa Kaesie pictured together with some of his family members at ||Nhoma. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

||Nhoma residents appeal for better ambulance services

Okatana Constituency councillor Petrus Shigwedha Ashipala. (Photo: Contributed)

Ashipala outlines his vision for Okatana

SWAKOPMUND, 20 January 2026 - The Erongo regional centre for the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN). (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

CAN calls for people-centered care

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 05 February 2026 - Attendees pictured during a cervical cancer awareness dialogue in Windhoek. (Photo by: Mathilde Kudumo) NAMPA

Women urged to seek cervical cancer care early

Mathilde Kudumo

Ministry of Health launches national digital health policy

Mathilde Kudumo

Capricorn Foundation donates portable ultrasound equipment to health ministry

Mathilde Kudumo

Public calls for more health funding ahead of national budget tabling

Filemon Haininga

KARIBIB, 20 March 2026 - Navachab Gold Mine Corporate Communications Officer, Mclyn Kasale speaks to the media on the early-stage construction of a N.dollars 120 million health centre in Karibib, aimed at improving access to healthcare services in the area. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Construction of N.dollars 120 million Karibib Health Centre on track

WINDHOEK, 30 March 2026 - The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao pictured together with a Computed Tomography (CT) scan machine at the Katutura Intermediate Hospital. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Ngurare calls for urgent procurement of CT scan machines

WINDHOEK, 07 April 2025 - Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services, Susan Ndjaleka, officially handed over 14 vehicles worth N.dollars 9.9 million which will be deployed to all regions. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Health Ministry deploys 14 vehicles to boost primary healthcare outreach

Windhoek , 08 April- President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. (Photo contributed). NAMPA

Government expands education and health services nationwide: Nandi-Ndaitwah

KATIMA MULILO, 22 November 2025 – Former Popular Democratic Movement Party (PDM) Member of Parliament and current PDM national spokesperson, Geoffrey Mwilima.

(Photo: Contributed)

PDM expresses concern over devastating seasonal floods in Zambezi

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 07 November 2025 - Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao, speaks during the official handover of delegated functions to Regional Councils in Windhoek. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

State hospitals biometric systems aimed at accountability: Luvindao

Luvindao inaugurates dialysis unit at Katima Mulilo

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KATIMA MULILO, 12 May 2026 - Some of the nurses demonstrating how the oath for the profession is administered as they recite it at the Katima Mulilo Open Market during the celebration of the International Nurses Day. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Kabende pays tribute to nurses

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Over 20 Rundu nurses trained in specialised fields

ISoP Africa Chapter meeting opens in Windhoek

Justina Shuumbwa

KATIMA MULILO, 26 May 2026 - The National Assembly Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Health and Social Welfare on Tuesday visited the Cheshire Home in the Zambezi Region.

(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Parly Standing Committee on oversight visit to Zambezi

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

SWAKOPMUND, 05 June 2026 - Incubator beds for babies at the newly inaugurated Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit at the Swakopmund District Hospital. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Swakopmund Hospital neonatal unit inaugurated

Health ministry launches complaints management SOP

SWAKOPMUND, 05 June 2026 - Incubator beds for babies at the newly inaugurated Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit at the Swakopmund District Hospital. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Erongo records major healthcare gains, amid rural access concerns

WINDHOEK, 26 December 2025 - The Katutura State Hospital maternity ward. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Over N$10 million spent on medical negligence by government

KEETMANSHOOP, 30 January 2024- !Nami#Nus Constituency Councillor, Susan Ndjaleka. (Photo: Contributed)

Deputy minister urges Welwitchia nursing graduates to pass licensing exam

OSHAKATI, 16 July 2026 - Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge held a meet-and-greet engagement with healthcare professionals at the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital on Thursday. (Photo: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

Iipinge calls for accountability among Oshakati Intermediate Hospital staff

REHOBOTH, 22 July 2026 - Minister of Health and Social Services Esperance Luvindao officially inaugurated the newly renovated radiology and laboratory units at the St Mary's Hospital in Rehoboth on Wednesday. (Photo by: Joe-Chintha Garises) NAMPA

Radiology and lab units inaugurates St Mary's hospital

Garises Joe-chintha

NANJIN, 04 August 2026 - The Jiangsu Training Program for China-Africa Medical and Health Cooperation opened in Nanjing on 04 August, initiating a 30-day training exchange for 12 medical professionals from Namibia’s Khomas Region. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

Jiangsu training programme for China-Africa medical cooperation starts in Nanjing

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 10 August 2026 - Ministry of Health and Social Services Penda Ithindi and CPBN Board Chairperson Mary Shiimi pictured during the signing of the contract to construct a new central medical store (Photo: Contributed)

Construction of N$178 million central medical stores to commence

RUNDU, 05 September 2026 - Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services Susan Ndjaleka delivering a statement on behalf of Health Minister Esperance Luvindao during the Namibia Medical Society conference at Rundu. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Medical society calls for greater doctor representation in health policy decisions

MARIENTAL, 08 September 2026 - The Namibia Obstetric Surveillance System (NamOSS) is conducting emergency obstetric and newborn care skills training at the Mariental District Hospital to strengthen healthcare workers’ capacity to prevent and manage maternal and newborn complications.(Photo: Joe-Chintha Garises) NAMPA

NamOSS training targets maternal and newborn complications

Garises Joe-chintha