The challenge of skill-mix imbalance remains a concern for the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS).
Minister Kalumbi Shangula pointed out that this shortage of health professionals in the labour market is the cause of the imbalance.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services' Executive Director, Ben Nangombe, urged the public not to panic because of the high number of COVID-19 cases reported in Rehoboth.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) faced questions about the availability of cancer treatment equipment in the country following the death of Dr. Hage Geingob, who had to seek treatment in this regard in the United States of America.
Heavy storms in the Kavango West Region on Wednesday left the Tondoro Health Centre flooded.
The stormwater left the waiting, reception, pharmacy storage areas, and delivery room underwater.
Healthcare service at the Okahao District Hospital is expected to improve with the arrival of medical equipment from the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS).
The TB Free Namibia Foundation and the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) have donated e-bikes to the Tsumkwe Clinic. The bikes are intended to benefit the community of Tsumkwe and will be used in the prevention and management of drug-resistant TB.
The death toll of people who died from suspected food poisoning at Kayova Village in the Kavango East Region has increased to 13.
The recently signed Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Health and Social Services and the World Health Organisation (WHO) will greatly contribute to Namibia's preparedness in addressing the challenges presented by global pandemics.
