The disturbing trend of taking one's own life continues into the first week of the year.

The latest police report reveals five cases of suicide this week, all by men. 

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) says the integration of mental health and psychological support within HIV services is key to promoting holistic care, as it will address both mental and physical health as well as improve HIV treatment adherence.

The settlement of Epukiro Post 3 in the Omaheke Region has been plagued by mosquitoes in recent weeks due to stagnant water in the area. 

Residents of the settlement have expressed concern about the health hazard if the situation is not promptly addressed. 

The Ministry of Health and Social Services is prioritizing mental health in the workplace through initiatives like dancing, aimed at boosting happiness and reducing stress by releasing endorphins—positive hormones that promote well-being.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS) is keeping up to date with new technologies to diagnose and treat patients effectively.

One such is nuclear medicine, a specialised area of radiology that uses small amounts of radioactive tracers to assess bodily functions.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) is hosting the National Ministerial Health Conference in Windhoek to identify gaps and make recommendations to improve health services.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has commended the contractor for the Ombili clinic in Otjiwarongo, which was completed two months ahead of time.

The construction of the Ombili clinic began in April this year and was due to be completed in November.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services is collaborating with its developmental partners to raise the standard of the healthcare systems in the Oshikoto Region.

The ministry is constructing a 90-bed capacity maternity ward at Onandjokwe District Hospital for N$59 million.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services is awaiting the laboratory results of three suspected Mpox cases.

Two of them were received from private hospitals and one from the state. 

The acting Deputy Executive Director in the Ministry of Health and Social Services highlighted the importance of manufacturing medical equipment locally to enhance economic development and bolster trade capacity.