The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Esperance Luvindao, inaugurated a renal dialysis unit at Katima Mulilo State Hospital today.

The unit was established by repurposing one of the hospital wards at a total investment of over N$1.7 million.

Despite the dedication of midwives and progress made over the years, maternal and neonatal mortality remain a serious challenge in the country.

This was revealed at the celebration of the International Day of the Midwife, which took place in Windhoek.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services received N$18,4 million from Japanese Supplemental Budget Project to support health security, emergency preparedness and to strengthen its diagnostic capacity.

The funding and equipment were handed over in Windhoek today.

||Kharas Governor Dawid Gertze has welcomed the appointment of Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services Suzan Ndjaleka.

He described the appointment as strategic to strengthen service delivery and accelerate the sixth National Development Plan.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has recommitted to strengthening systems that will ensure safe, effective, and sustainable blood transfusion service. 

The commitment was made at the opening of the Africa Society for Blood Transfusion 12th International Congress in Windhoek. 

Early detection can save lives, according to Namibia's first radiation oncologist, Dr. Peggy Emvula, who has dedicated nearly four decades to caring for cancer patients in the country. 

Dr. Emvula's career is marked by groundbreaking achievements, tireless dedication, and deep compassion.