The United States has refuted media reports claiming it is advocating for a health package associated with Zambia's critical minerals.

Prime Minister, Elijah Ngurare has dismissed claims that Namibia's public hospitals are introducing separate units for government dignitaries, describing the narrative as dramatised and misleading.

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, has reiterated the government's commitment to resolving the challenges facing the health sector. 

She said this while officiating at the inauguration of the first-ever kidney dialysis unit at Keetmanshoop District State Hospital. 

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, has blamed poor leadership and weak management systems affecting service delivery across the country.
 
She made the remarks during the ministry's planning and financial management meeting held recently in Otjiwarongo.
 

Otjozondjupa Governor John ||Khamuseb has raised concerns over challenges in implementing capital projects in the health and sanitation sectors.

He voiced this during a courtesy call by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Health and Social Welfare at Otjiwarongo.

The Intermediate Hospital Rundu received N$8.5 million worth of medical equipment from the International University of Management (IUM). 

A group of about 150 medical graduates have raised concerns over timelines and placement of interns with the Ministry of Health and Social Services. 

The health sector in the ||Kharas Region is facing severe workforce shortages, limited mental health services, and disparities in access to health services between urban and rural communities. 

This is despite substantial investments in infrastructure and equipment.

Namibia's health sector remains cautiously optimistic following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to halt foreign aid for 90 days.

Kavango East Regional Governor Bonifatius Wakudumo also shared developments made in the health sector. 

Wakudumo shared these during the State of the Region Address in Rundu.