In efforts to improve service delivery at health facilities, the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) launched the Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) for the management of complaints. 

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

The ongoing shortage of medicines in public hospitals has sparked renewed criticism from NUDO leader Vetaruhe Kandorozu, who accused the Ministry of Health and Social Services of failing to address what he described as a worsening crisis in the country’s healthcare system.

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 Ministry of Health and Social Services held a memorial service for the three staff members who died in a car accident on 1 May while on official duty.

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 Ministry of Health and Social Services has assured the public that no hantavirus-related case has been detected in Namibia.

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Esperance Luvindao, clarified that the government’s plan to implement a biometric system within the ministry is not related to irresponsible fund allocation but is aimed at improving accountability with time management.

Polio vaccination is not compulsory in Namibia, and no child should be immunised without parental or guardian consent, Health and Social Services Minister Dr. Esperance Luvindao assured the National Assembly this week.