A caretaker at Delta Hostel tested positive for COVID-19. 

As a precaution, the Ministry of Health and Social Services began screening and testing hostel staff and learners on 14 August. 

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has paid tribute to Cuban national hero José Martí during his official visit to Cuba.

Dr Ngurare also pushed for stronger cooperation between Namibia and Cuba in education, health, youth development, water and engineering.

The Omaheke Governor, Pijoo Nganate, highlighted the region's development progress in the areas of agriculture, health, youth empowerment, sports, housing and capital projects during his State of the Region Address.

The organiser of a recent first aid and CPR training held in Keetmanshoop, Mac Witbooi, has set the record straight regarding the credibility of the training.

This is after participants alleged fraud against him following discovery that the certificates they received were not accredited.

The government has allocated N$34 million to improve sanitation across the country.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare informed the National Assembly that should this amount not be sufficient, his office will engage with local authorities.

Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi, during his State of Region Address at Omuthiya, identified water provision, agriculture, network connectivity, education, roads, health, and security and justice as areas of priority.

Health officials at the Manghetti Health Centre in the Tsumkwe Constituency say shortages of transport, medical equipment and deteriorating infrastructure are affecting the delivery of healthcare services in the area.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has inaugurated a new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Swakopmund District Hospital to improve survival rates for premature and critically ill newborns.

The majority of patients with chronic kidney disease and acute renal failure are forced to travel long distances or rely on private facilities for life-saving dialysis.

The World Health Organization, along with various health experts, has officially launched its Cancer Impact Review Mission in Namibia.

The mission aims to review prevention programmes, diagnosis and treatment services, early detection and screening as well as cancer policies, strategies and financing.