The third Namibia Health Exhibition took place in Windhoek under the theme "Universal Health Coverage: Access to Primary Health Care for All". 

The event aimed to highlight that a nation's strength depends on the well-being of its people, driving reform, strengthening collaboration, and moving Namibia closer to universal healthcare access while upholding standards of integrity and accountability.

The Chairperson of the Namibia Health Exhibition, Naambo Amakutuwa, noted that global investment in primary healthcare has contributed to major improvements in health outcomes. 

"Here in Namibia, progress is real: 87% of Namibians live within 10km of a health facility, and out-of-pocket health expenditure remains relatively low. But we must be honest – challenges remain. Inequities persist: rural communities often travel 40 to 100 km to reach care; only 17.5% of Namibians have health insurance, mostly in urban and wealthier households; and while private facilities employ 60% of our doctors, they serve only a fraction of the population. These numbers are not just statistics; they represent mothers, fathers, and children who still face barriers to timely, quality care."

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah highlighted the progress in improving access to health care in Namibia. 

"Recent estimates for 2024 and 2025 place Namibia between 65% and 70% on the World Health Organisation's Universal Health Coverage Index, positioning us among the top six performing nations in the entire African region. Now, this significant achievement is not accidental. It is the fruit of deliberate policy as well as sustained investment. And while we celebrate these achievements, we also take note of the fact that there is a lot to be done. And it is evident that we have the support of not only the head of state but also the entire government in ensuring that we reach our goals."

The two-day Namibia Health Exhibition ended on Saturday, having brought together policymakers, health practitioners, businesses, students, and communities in a shared effort to advance primary healthcare.