Health authorities say Namibia detected and treated 36 leprosy cases last year. 

The Founder of Hope Home-Based Health Care Centre, Eglien Uises, is gaining international recognition for her work in palliative care, a journey that began as a personal act of compassion and has grown into a national and global impact.

Residents of Oerwoud Resettlement Farm in Guinas Constituency, Oshikoto Region, are grateful for the education centre and the health outreach point set up there, but they continue to be challenged by a lack of water, electricity, and land for farming.

Stakeholders highlighted the need for improved TB funding for early screening, treatment, and detection. 

This call was made during the Tuberculosis and Leprosy National Steering Committee meeting held in Windhoek.

The Ministry of Health in Zambia has announced the registration of a long-acting injectable antiretroviral for HIV prevention, known as Lenacapavir.

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, has said provision will be made for persons with mental health conditions to be involuntarily admitted if an application is made by a social worker or family member.

In efforts to bring services closer to the people, the Office of the Oshana Governor, in collaboration with Ziara Energy and Investment Pty. Ltd. (LTD), entered into a public-private partnership to construct a healthcare centre at Ontako village in the Ompundja constituency.

The First National Bank of Namibia has contributed N$150,000 towards the third Namibia Health Exhibition, taking place from the 14th to the 15th of next month.

The Pupkewitz Foundation, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Social Services, officially handed over a rehabilitated ambulance.

Pupkewitz Foundation CEO Meryl Barry reaffirmed the foundation's commitment to support initiatives that make a tangible difference in the community.

Water shortages in the Omundaungilo Consitituency is said to have affected schools, clinics and other government institutions.

This came to light during a visit by the Governor, Kadiva Hamutumwa to the consitiuency as part of her familiarization tour