NO APPROVED POSTS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH GRADUATES - LUVINDAO

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The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, has highlighted that the ministry cannot directly absorb unemployed Health Information Systems Management and Public Health graduates because no dedicated job categories or approved personnel administrative measures exist for these fields within the pub

LUVINDAO DENIES USING STATE FUNDS FOR LEGAL FEES

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The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindau, denied using government funds to hire her brother's law firm to represent her, saying the letter of demand against the Windhoek Observer newspaper was issued in her personal capacity.

NAMIBIA PLEDGES STRONGER MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

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Namibia is set to strengthen mental health services through increased funding, expanded treatment facilities and the training of more psychiatric specialists, following six national commitments signed by the Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Esperance Luvindao, in Windhoek on Saturday.

MARIENTAL HOSPITAL FACES OXYGEN SHORTAGE

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

HEALTH MINISTRY ASSESSES NEED FOR MORE MATERNAL SHELTERS

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The Ministry of Health and Social Services is assessing the need for additional maternal shelters in areas where expectant mothers travel long distances and wait near health facilities before giving birth.

ZAMBEZI RECORDS 21 MALARIA CASES

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The Ministry of Health and Social Services has intensified efforts to combat malaria in the Zambezi Region.

The region recorded 32 thousand cases since January, with 21 fatalities.

AFRICA URGES HEALTH SELF-RELIANCE AMID FUNDING DROPS

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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. 

OKONDJATU RECEIVES N$9.3M HEALTH CLINIC

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For years, residents of Okondjatu had to travel long distances to access basic healthcare, with many relying on a small clinic that could no longer meet the needs of the growing community.

REHOBOTH HOSPITAL UPGRADES DIAGNOSTIC UNITS

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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.