The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, has blamed poor leadership and weak management systems affecting service delivery across the country.
She made the remarks during the ministry's planning and financial management meeting held recently in Otjiwarongo.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has reported 11 malaria-related deaths following an outbreak in some parts of the country.
These are from 604 hospital admissions.
The ministry announced an increase in new cases in most malaria-endemic regions over the past four weeks.
The Minister of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) says there is no need for panic, but rather collaboration, coordination, and cooperation following the simultaneous announcement of recent health cases and outbreaks.
Health and Social Services Minister Dr. Esperance Luvindao confirmed a second case of Mpox at Swakopmund.
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The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, has stated that Namibia's public health workers are the second-highest paid in the SADC region.
A Rundu resident has commended the Ministry of Health and Social Services' Orthotics and Prosthetics department at the town for providing services for persons with disabilities.
Loide Mupuma is one of the proud clients who received artificial limb services at the Rundu State Hospital.
The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund has donated a Lodox X-Ray Machine, valued at N$13.2 million, to the Ministry of Health and Social Services.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services says Namibia has not yet approved the use of lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable medication for prevention and treatment of HIV, due to its high global market price.
Some Members of Parliament commended the Health Minister for a new approach to ensuring that government pharmacies no longer face shortages in medicine.
However, her mention that they had inherited a failing system raised interest among members of the Independence Patriots for Change.
