insert_link MPOXHealth Ministry confirms second case of Mpox (Photo: CDC) The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Esperance Luvindao, has confirmed a second Mpox case in Swakopmund, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Namibia to two. Addressing Parliament this afternoon ahead of the mid-term budget review, Luvindao said both patients are receiving comprehensive treatment at the Swakopmund District Hospital and remain in isolation under close medical supervision. “The first case was reported on the 18th […] today21 October, 2025
insert_link Health / MedicalHealth Ministry declares outbreak of Mpox in Swakopmund Ministry of Health and Social Services has declared an outbreak of mpox in the coastal city of Swakopmund after confirming a single case linked to cross-border travel within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. Health Minister Dr. Esperance Luvindao said the patient is being treated in isolation and remains in stable condition. “Surveillance, contact tracing, and response teams have been activated to contain the spread,” the ministry announced in […] today20 October, 2025
insert_link AfricaUganda confirms case of deadly Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Risk communication planning (Photo: WHO website) Health officials in Uganda are racing to contain a deadly viral outbreak after one person tested positive for Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) in the central district of Nakasongola. The patient has since been isolated, and contact tracing is underway to prevent further spread of the highly infectious disease. The Ministry of Health has dispatched rapid response teams to the district, working with local […] today8 September, 2025
insert_link South AfricaUSAID Grant Freeze in South Africa Threatens HIV/AIDS Fight, Warns Tutu Foundation The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation in S.A warns the permanent freeze of USAID grants in South Africa will have severe consequences in the battle against HIV and AIDS. The foundation's CEO Linda-Gail Bekker says the cancelled funding, including for PEPFAR, which supports 5.5-million people with antiretroviral treatment, threatens critical services. She express concern over the loss of specialised care and prevention tools: today1 March, 2025
