The ongoing shortage of medicine in public health facilities has sparked concern from the public, with some patients reportedly having to buy pharmaceuticals themselves.

The Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Penda Ithindi, shed light on the Vision April 2026, focusing on the plans for public healthcare improvements.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has denied that it was hit with a N$14 million default judgement, saying a review of court files and internal records found no such ruling against the government.

Strengthening primary health care is crucial to ensure early detection of illnesses and timely access to treatment. These were the remarks of the Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Service, Penda Ithindi, during the handover of medical equipment and supplies by the National Assembly.

Collaboration was highlighted as essential to achieving a malaria-free Namibia during the World Malaria Day commemoration and the launch of the indoor residual spraying campaign in Sibbinda Constituency.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has received equipment worth N$28 million from the United States to strengthen healthcare delivery countrywide. 

The donated items include computers, laptops, printers, servers, network equipment, televisions, UPS systems, air conditioners, and furniture.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has dismissed reports of a complete stock-out at Rundu Hospital.

Hyphen Energy and the Hardap Regional Council have joined hands in signing a Memorandum of Understanding for skills development and capacity building. 

The signing ceremony took place at Mariental.