Namibia’s National Assembly recently resumed debate on the long-awaited Mental Health Bill, receiving full support from the entire house.
However, several Members of Parliament (MPs) raised concerns about insufficient infrastructure to adequately house mental health patients.
Members of the National Assembly have welcomed and supported the Mental Health Bill introduced by the Ministry of Health and Social Services while offering suggestions to strengthen its provisions.
The Chairperson of the National Council, Lukas Muha, has highlighted Namibia’s progress in advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC), noting that the country’s UHC policy was formally approved in February 2025.
The Cabinet approved the common guidelines for the operationalisation of the National Youth Fund, which include an initial outlay of N$257 million and subsequent yearly official subventions.
