The Deputy Minister of Health and Social Service, Suzan Ndjaleka, has called for a more supportive school environment for girls.
She made the call at the Global Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management Day celebration at Keetmanshoop on Wednesday.
Delivering a motivational address at the Junior National Council, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Phillipus Katamelo, said that the motion on water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) is not merely a service delivery issue but is fundamental to children's rights, education, health, and equality.
The 4th Junior National Council opened debates with the motion urging the government to invest in child-responsive, climate-resilient water, sanitation and hygiene infrastructure in schools and communities across the country.
Awareness campaigns and community sensitisation on the Indoor residual spraying (IRS) programme have kicked off in the Zambezi region with a team from the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) travelling to constituencies to engage communities.
A caretaker at Delta Hostel tested positive for COVID-19.
As a precaution, the Ministry of Health and Social Services began screening and testing hostel staff and learners on 14 August.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has paid tribute to Cuban national hero José Martí during his official visit to Cuba.
Dr Ngurare also pushed for stronger cooperation between Namibia and Cuba in education, health, youth development, water and engineering.
The Omaheke Governor, Pijoo Nganate, highlighted the region's development progress in the areas of agriculture, health, youth empowerment, sports, housing and capital projects during his State of the Region Address.
The organiser of a recent first aid and CPR training held in Keetmanshoop, Mac Witbooi, has set the record straight regarding the credibility of the training.
This is after participants alleged fraud against him following discovery that the certificates they received were not accredited.
The government has allocated N$34 million to improve sanitation across the country.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare informed the National Assembly that should this amount not be sufficient, his office will engage with local authorities.
Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi, during his State of Region Address at Omuthiya, identified water provision, agriculture, network connectivity, education, roads, health, and security and justice as areas of priority.
