The United Nations Children's Fund representative in Namibia Samuel Ocran has called for renewed efforts to ensure that every child in Namibia has access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services.
 

A summit on responsible gambling is underway in Windhoek.

The summit brings together international experts, government institutions, gaming operators and civil society organisations to address gambling addiction as a growing public health and mental wellness concern.

With observed decreased donor support for health programmes, the Kavango West Directorate of Health and Social Services is hosting a two-week workshop on male circumcision to strengthen local ownership.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has taken measures to strengthen readiness and preparedness for disease outbreaks and other public health emergencies.
 

Engela Hospital continues to record an increase in Malaria cases, with over 1,500 reported since January.
 
This was revealed during the familiarisation tour to the hospital by the Ohangwena Governor, Kadiva Hamutumwa.

Deep Yellow Namibia, through its Namibian operations, has donated branding and presentation materials to the Erongo Health Directorate to strengthen public engagement and communication efforts.

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation's (NBC) programme on current affairs, Namibia Connects, has scooped a Gold Media Award in the media category for its outstanding coverage and advocacy on the work of the Namibia Blood Transfusion Services.

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states have reaffirmed their commitment towards creating a harmonised regulatory framework aimed at dealing with malnutrition in the region.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has issued interim guidelines to African Union member states to strengthen surveillance and cross-border preparedness against the Ebola Bundibugyo strain.

The majority of patients with chronic kidney disease and acute renal failure are forced to travel long distances or rely on private facilities for life-saving dialysis.