The number of child deaths linked to malnutrition in the Omaheke Region has dropped.
The region recorded 40 deaths between April 2023 and March 2024, dropping to 19 between March 2025 and March 2026.
Malnutrition mostly affects children between six months and five years.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has received a portable mobile laboratory donated by the Russian Federation.
The handover aims to strengthen Namibia's disease surveillance and laboratory response capacity.
The spread of AI-generated misinformation online is raising growing concerns.
Health authorities are warning that false information about HIV treatment and other health issues could pose a serious risk to public health.
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, has stated that mobile clinics are strategically established to tackle the specific challenges associated with delivering health care in remote and underserved areas.
A 40-year-old Congolese national has been arrested in Otjiwarongo after police allegedly discovered pharmaceutical products and baby formula being sold illegally from his tuck shop in Orwetoveni.
With observed decreased donor support for health programmes, the Kavango West Directorate of Health and Social Services is hosting a two-week workshop on male circumcision to strengthen local ownership.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has taken measures to strengthen readiness and preparedness for disease outbreaks and other public health emergencies.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Health and Social Welfare held a consultative meeting with the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) to discuss findings during their recent oversight visits.
Men should not view seeking help for mental health challenges as a sign of weakness or shame, but rather as a solution that can improve their well-being and quality of life.
Deep Yellow Namibia, through its Namibian operations, has donated branding and presentation materials to the Erongo Health Directorate to strengthen public engagement and communication efforts.
