Tuberculosis (TB) infection remains a major health challenge in Tsumkwe.
The health facilities in the area continue to record a higher number of new infections, with the Drug Resistant TB strain being the highest compared to elsewhere in the country.
It was good news to the ears of the residents of Katutura in Windhoek when the Ministry of Health and Social Services announced the extension of the Katutura Health Centre's operating hours to 24 hours a day.
Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. Fenny Shidhika and partners have launched the Namibia National Children's Hearts Trust.
This is a breakthrough for the country, as many children and adults with heart diseases have often been referred to Cape Town for attention and treatment.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) says Namibia needs to be vigilant and on high alert, on Marburg Viral Disease particularly at the main border crossings and at public and private facilities.
The country has not detected any case of Marburg viral disease to date.
The Health and Social Services Minister Dr. Kalumbi Shangula opened the Oikokola Primary Health Care Clinic in Etayi Constituency in the Omusati Region.
The clinic construction was funded by the government at the cost of N$ 17.9 million.
Health and Social Services Minister Dr. Kalumbi Shangula officially opened the Oikokola Primary Healthcare Clinic in Etayi constituency in Omusati Region.
The clinic's construction was funded by the government at a cost of N$17.9 million.
There is a need to improve data and research on TB infections in the mining sector in the SADC region, which is said to be a serious concern.
Access to healthcare remains a challenge, with many Namibians forced to travel long distances to reach the nearest medical center.
It is against this background that Dynapharm is on a mission to bring medical services closer to those living in rural areas.
Namibia has received an award from the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in recognition of its remarkable progress towards reaching the UNAIDS 95–95–95 targets and progress towards ending the spread of HIV/AIDS by 2030.
Namibia continues to strengthen its preparedness, readiness and response efforts to public health emergencies.
