Namibians have been urged to be their brother's keepers and show compassion when addressing social issues, particularly those affecting men's mental health.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services is in the process of implementing a track and trace barcoding system to monitor the movement of medicines from the point of central storage to the patients.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has announced that the new 120-bed maternity facility at the Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital is almost complete.

The facility will feature first-stage and second-stage rooms, a spacious reception area, a procedure room and a gynaecology theatre.

Strengthening primary health care is crucial to ensure early detection of illnesses and timely access to treatment. These were the remarks of the Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Service, Penda Ithindi, during the handover of medical equipment and supplies by the National Assembly.

The Omusati Eye Surgical Campaign by the Ministry of Health and Social Services, led by ophthalmologist Helena Ndume, restored sight to 360 elderly at Oshikuku.

Collaboration was highlighted as essential to achieving a malaria-free Namibia during the World Malaria Day commemoration and the launch of the indoor residual spraying campaign in Sibbinda Constituency.

Eleven private health practitioners will begin offering free services at Katutura State Hospital starting tomorrow.

This move is part of phase one of the Ministry of Health and Social Services' Decongestion Strategy, which kicks off on July 1st.

The Minister of Health and Social Services has urged residents in regions affected by a malaria outbreak to do their part in protecting themselves while the ministry and its partners intensify efforts to contain the outbreak.

Medical interns presented a petition demanding fair pay, clear and consistent policies aligned with labour laws, recognition of their vital role in the healthcare sector, and the provision of medical aid benefits.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) bid farewell to the 15th Chinese medical team and welcomed the 16th medical team.

The Chinese medical team supports Namibia's healthcare system.