Some Members of Parliament almost stopped a session on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) as they were annoyed by the absence of the Minister of Health and Social Services.
The MPs stressed that such a session, currently taking place in Swakopmund, needs to be led by Dr. Kalumbi Shangula.
The government has reiterated its commitment to providing quality healthcare services to citizens across the country.
The Heath and Social Services Minister Dr. Kalumbi Shangula said this while assessing progress on the ongoing construction of the Gcaruha Clinic.
Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. Fenny Shidhika and partners have launched the Namibia National Children's Hearts Trust.
This is a breakthrough for the country, as many children and adults with heart diseases have often been referred to Cape Town for attention and treatment.
The Health and Social Services Minister Dr. Kalumbi Shangula opened the Oikokola Primary Health Care Clinic in Etayi Constituency in the Omusati Region.
The clinic construction was funded by the government at the cost of N$ 17.9 million.
Well-known medical doctor, Naftal Hamata, was buried at the Eenhana Memorial Shrine in Ohangwena Region.
Mourners first flocked to the Ongwediva Trade Fair Centers for his memorial service on Friday.
Namibia has received an award from the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in recognition of its remarkable progress towards reaching the UNAIDS 95–95–95 targets and progress towards ending the spread of HIV/AIDS by 2030.
The body of a baby boy reportedly went missing under mysterious circumstances from the Windhoek State Mortuary.
The child was born on Christmas Day last year.
The baby's mother, Petra Pienaar, is in the midst of trauma.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services will build new hospitals and upgrade others in the country.
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula dismissed media reports that suggested a single condom was quoted for N$140. Dr Shangula explained that the amount is allocated for a box containing 144 condoms.
