insert_link Health / Medical Health Ministry Addresses Cyber Attack on Pharmaceutical Data The Health and Social Services ministry has reported a cyber-attack on December 13, which breached its Pharmaceutical Management Information System dashboard. The breach exposed aggregated data on medicine stock levels and healthcare worker contact details but did not compromise personal patient information. The server was isolated to prevent further damage, and ongoing investigations are being conducted. To prevent future attacks, the Ministry plans to upgrade security measures, restrict access, and […] today18 December, 2024
insert_link Namibia Government tightens cybersecurity following recent attacks The government has detailed its response to recent cybersecurity breaches targeting Telecom Namibia and the Ministry of Health and Social Services. Speaking at the Government Information Centre in Windhoek, Executive Director I-Ben Nashandi of the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) confirmed the government is investigating the scope of the attacks and implementing measures to prevent future incidents. Nashandi explained that initial findings indicate the breach primarily impacted information related […] today17 December, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Hacking Group “God” Claims Attack on Health Ministry’s Pharmaceutical Systems The health ministry has deactivated some servers amid cybersecurity alerts following a Telecom Namibia hack. Executive director Ben Nangombe denied awareness of any direct attack or ransom demands but noted anonymized files circulating online. The hacking group Hunters International leaked 356 pages of sensitive data, including files from the Presidency, Prime Minister's Office, and Defence Ministry. A group, calling itself "God," claimed responsibility for targeting the health ministry's pharmaceutical systems. today16 December, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical Health Ministry Confirmes Mpox Case in Angola The Health ministry has confirmed a case of Mpox in Luanda Province, Angola. The affected individual, a Congolese citizen, has been isolated. The African Centers for Disease Control declared the outbreak a public health emergency, followed by the World Health Organization on August 13 and 14. Ben Nangombe is the Executive Director of the Ministry. today21 November, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical Health Ministry Updates On Results for Three Potential Mpox Cases This week, the Health Ministry announced that 18 patients across Namibia's public and private health facilities have been tested for Mpox. Of these, 15 cases returned negative results, while the outcomes for the remaining three are still pending. Executive Director Ben Nangombe provided the latest update: today30 August, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical Health Ministry strengthens genomic surveillance The Ministry of Health and Social Services, supported by the Robert Koch Institute, is hosting a two-day workshop titled 'Strengthening Integrated Genomic Surveillance through greater capacities in national public institutes. The workshop, according to the Health Ministry’s Executive Director, Ben Nangombe, will identify opportunities, needs, and challenges for the implementation of integrated genomic surveillance into the public health system in the country. today11 July, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical Health Ministry addresses Katutura Hospital maternity ward overcrowding The Minister of Health and Social Services Dr. Kalumbi Shangula says his ministry is addressing the issue of overcrowding at Katutura Intermediate Hospital’s maternity ward as a matter of urgency. Dr. Shangula's comments come in response to concerns raised by the Landless People’s Movement chief whip, Utaara Mootu, regarding the overall state of the health facility. today1 July, 2024
insert_link Namibia Health Ministry Invests in New Hospitals The Health ministry has allocated N$18 million for land to build the new Windhoek District Hospital and plans to construct additional hospitals in Ondangwa, Otjiwarongo, Nkurenkuru, and the Oshana region the Brief reports. This effort is part of a N$16 billion initiative to enhance Namibia's health infrastructure. The Windhoek District Hospital, set to be completed by 2027, will cost N$2.9 billion. The Otjiwarongo land acquisition cost N$5 million, while the […] today11 June, 2024
insert_link World Health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says war death toll at 36,479 The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Monday that at least 36,479 people have been killed in the territory during nearly eight months of war between Israel and Palestinian militants. The toll includes at least 40 deaths over the past 24 hours, a ministry statement said, adding that 82,777 people have been wounded in the Gaza Strip since the war began when Hamas militants attacked Israel on October […] today3 June, 2024
