Nurses in the Zambezi Region gathered at the Katima Mulilo open market in celebration of International Nurses Day under the theme, "Our Nurses, Our Future, and Empowered Nurses Save Lives."
Today is International Nurses Day, and the Ministry of Health and Social Services in the Kavango East Region is commemorating the day with a lineup of activities.
The day started off with a walk through Rundu’s busiest part of town.
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Esperance Luvindao, inaugurated a renal dialysis unit at Katima Mulilo State Hospital today.
The unit was established by repurposing one of the hospital wards at a total investment of over N$1.7 million.
The deputy minister of health and social services, Suzan Ndjaleka, has called for teamwork and unity from the health staff to improve Namibians' access to health care and social services.
Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa has called on Namibians to reject tribalism and corruption, urging unity and collective responsibility in building the nation.
The staff at Katutura Intermediate Hospital have joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Social Work Day, observed annually in March.
Patients and staff at the Windhoek Central Hospital are breathing a collective sigh of relief after hot water was restored to the hospital.
Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila made a surprise visit to the Children's Paediatric Ward at the Windhoek Central Hospital.
The visit is part of the Speaker's parliamentary outreach programme, which is aimed at strengthening engagement with key public service institutions.
An outgoing Chinese medical team in Namibia has concluded its 18-month mission after treating more than 21,000 patients across the country.
Dr. Huang - Head of Chinese Medical Brigade says the mission not only focused on healthcare delivery but also on strengthening relations between China and Namibia.
The first National Namibian Nurses Seminar took place in Windhoek, focusing on sharing advanced nursing practices, enhancing patient care, and addressing challenges within the healthcare sector.
