The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, addressed Parliament to motivate a budget of more than N$13 billion for the ministry for the 2026/2027 financial year.

The budget comprises an operational budget of over N$12 billion and a development budget of over N$489 million.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has established a Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP) manufacturing facility in Swakopmund.

African Union leaders have adopted a presidential declaration committing member states to scale up local manufacturing of health products.

Regional electricity distribution company CENORED has donated medical supplies worth nearly N$120,000 to the Otjiwarongo District Hospital to help it carry out its operations optimally.

The Otjiwarongo District Hospital has been in need of medical items to attend to the growing number of patients.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has dismissed reports of a complete stock-out at Rundu Hospital.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services wants to ensure a long-term solution to the shortage of medical supplies at government central medical stores.

The ministry will also prioritize infrastructure development and the provision of general services.