Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile
Veronika Haulenga
Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile
Veronika Haulenga
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Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga
To improve healthcare delivery, the Health and Social Services Ministry has launched a Customer Service Charter focused on accessibility and quality. The charter seeks to eliminate financial barriers to healthcare while reinforcing the ministry’s commitment to fair and effective medical services. Executive Director Ben Nangombe emphasized its importance. The charter will be provided in various formats to ensure it is accessible to all citizens.
In South Africa, the DA in Limpopo says over one-billion-rand has been spent on digitising medical files with no clear end in sight. The party has criticised the provincial Department of Health for the slow progress of the Veritas Digital contract, which has scanned files at only 64 of 523 facilities. The DA’s Lindy Wilson is calling for a review, urging that funds be redirected to address more pressing […]
The Khomas Region and Angola's Cunene Province are exploring avenues for cooperation to address shared challenges faced by their local authorities. This initiative is part of a week-long visit by a delegation from Cunene Province, aimed at establishing a twinning agreement between the two regions. The proposed partnership seeks to foster collaboration in sectors such as education, agriculture, healthcare, waste management, and housing. By pooling resources and expertise, the regions […]
In Katutura’s Luxury Hill neighborhood, Barug Street has officially been renamed in memory of the late Dr. Fleming Aspara, a respected doctor who lived and practiced on that street. Known for bringing quality healthcare to Katutura’s Black community, Dr. Aspara’s legacy was celebrated by residents, with over 90% of the Barug Street community supporting the name change. This renaming not only honours his contribution to local healthcare but also preserves […]
As Namibia faces its election season followed by the festive period, the country must confront a pressing issue: malnutrition. From December this year to March next year, the peak season for malnutrition, it’s a time of heightened awareness and urgency, particularly in regions most affected by food insecurity. Ben Shernick, the Director of the Nutrition Alliance of Namibia:
The Chairperson of the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and Israel, presented the commission's latest investigative report to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, 31 October 2024. Navi Pillay and her team, appointed by the UN Human Rights Council, determined that Israel has implemented a policy aimed at destroying Gaza's healthcare system as part of a larger offensive, committing war crimes, […]
Following the death of NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, we spoke with ophthalmologist Dr. Helena Ndume, who worked with him on different humanitarian projects. A few years back, a team of Namibian eye care professionals, led by Dr. Ndume, provided free sight-restoration surgeries during a three-day clinic at Biamba Marie Mutombo Hospital, organised at the invitation of Dikembe Mutombo. Mutombo died from brain cancer on Monday, at […]
The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund has announced a generous donation of three critical pieces of medical equipment to Windhoek Central Hospital, valued at N$1.1 million. These machines are vital for providing quality care to patients and are expected to significantly enhance the hospital's ability to deliver effective healthcare services. The donated equipment includes: Intensive Care Unit Monitor: This device allows healthcare professionals to closely monitor patients' […]
United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator, Joyce Msuya, has condemned the latest Russian attacks on Ukraine. Missile strikes across Ukraine killed 38 people on Monday, including four children. Msuya further noted that the recent incidents were part of a “deeply concerning pattern of systematic attacks” harming healthcare and other civilian infrastructure across Ukraine. The strikes also destroyed two of the country’s main specialist hospitals for children and women. The UN’s […]
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