Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, visited Katutura Hospital to assess conditions and explore ways to enhance service delivery.

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, has launched the National Multi-Hazard Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, alongside the Public Health Emergency Operation Centre Handbook, a new Digital Learning Platform for healthcare workers.

The Minister of Health and Social Services has urged the public to collaborate in ensuring the full implementation of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Policy. The policy, approved by the Cabinet, aims to make healthcare more affordable and emphasize preventive care.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has launched a Customer Service Charter to improve the quality of healthcare services provided to all Namibians.

Namibia has achieved a TB treatment success rate of 87%, 3% short of its 90% target.

Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, revealed this at the World TB Day held at Luderitz in the Kharas Region. 

Some Members of Parliament almost stopped a session on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) as they were annoyed by the absence of the Minister of Health and Social Services.

The MPs stressed that such a session, currently taking place in Swakopmund, needs to be led by Dr. Kalumbi Shangula.