A family from Etope, Omulonga Constituency in the Ohangwena Region is calling for an investigation following the deaths of a woman and her unborn baby at Eenhana District Hospital last week.
Katutura Intermediate Hospital has marked World Physiotherapy Day.
The day focuses on raising awareness about cardiovascular health and stroke and the role of physical activity and physiotherapy in preventing, managing, and rehabilitating cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Angolan children living in Namibia are facing barriers to education, healthcare and birth registration, according to a new report by Amnesty International.
Namibian nurse Josephine Angula is among the top 10 finalists for the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026.
More than 134 thousand registrations from 214 countries were received.
Plans are on the cards to revive the construction of Nkurenkuru Hospital in the Kavango West Region.
Construction has been delayed for more than 11 years.
Health Director for the Kavango West Region Fransiska Hamuteny explained.
The founder of the Holding Hope Mental Practice, Hileni Njaba, says limited mental health facilities, particularly those that can accommodate children, are concerning.
Bank Windhoek's Cancer Apple Project has raised a record N$ 4 million this year to support children affected by cancer, marking the biggest amount ever raised through the initiative.
MTC emerged as the biggest donour, contributing N$ 400,000 towards the fundraiser.
African countries are making progress in eliminating preventable and neglected diseases, despite pressure on health financing.
The National Council has passed the Mental Health Bill, replacing the Mental Health Act of 1973, which has been criticised as outdated.
The Bill aims to protect the dignity of mental health patients and strengthen community-based mental health services, as well as establish a mental health review board.
African health leaders are calling for greater investment, regional cooperation and self-reliance to improve health security on the continent as external funding declines.
This was highlighted at the fifth Southern Africa Regional Ministerial Steering Committee meeting in Windhoek.
