The Mariental State Hospital has been experiencing shortages of medical oxygen since June, after an explosion at the oxygen plant.

Malnutrition remains a critical issue in the Erongo Region, with Chief Health Programme Officer Tuyenikelao Mwashekele from the Family Health Division at the Erongo Directorate of Health warning that poverty, food insecurity and limited access to nutrition services continue to threaten children’s well-being.

Residents of Iingapanda Village in the Omusati Region are still waiting for approval to build a community clinic, despite securing funding and completing the required documentation.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has inaugurated the first state-owned Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine at the Windhoek Central Hospital.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has reviewed and approved new tariffs, with the changes intended to generate additional revenue that can be reinvested into patient care.

Outapi District Hospital has been under severe pressure due to a high influx of patients, including referrals from Angola.

Adding to that is a shortage of doctors, which continues to strain the facility.

Members of parliament (MPs) in the National Council have called on the government for improved infrastructure around mental health institutions and fully qualified psychologists.

The construction of a new Central Medical Store and the refurbishment of the existing warehouse are set to start following the signing of an N$178 million contract between the Central Procurement Board (CPBN) and the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS).

The government has highlighted that traditional midwives remain an important part of maternal healthcare, particularly in rural communities where access to formal health services is limited.
 

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has officially inaugurated the newly renovated radiology and pathology units at St Mary's Hospital in Rehoboth.

The N$3,93 million project is expected to improve access to diagnostic services for more than 53,000 residents in the Rehoboth district.