insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Stunting in Children Rises to 30% – Nutrition Experts Call for Urgent Action The Ministry of Health, together with the United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Health Organization, presented the results of the 2024 SMART survey last Friday, shedding light on the state of child nutrition across the country. The survey, conducted at the end of 2024, aimed to assess nutritional practices and measure the impact of malnutrition, particularly among children. Director of the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia, Ben […] today4 December, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical Child Stunting Rises to 30% The Ministry of Health, together with the United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Health Organization, has released the 2024 SMART survey on child nutrition. Director of the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance, Ben Schernick, revealed that stunting rates, a measure of chronic malnutrition, have increased from 24% in 2012 to almost 30% in 2024, highlighting growing concerns over children’s health and development. today4 December, 2025
insert_link Oshiwambo Omuvalu wovanhu vali vaya mekwatafano nomunhu aningwa oshihakwana shomukifi wo MPOX, paife owa fikama po 44 komudingonoko wa Walvis Bay no Swakopmud Olopota yo Nampa oyati ovanhu veli 5 vomwaavo vaya mekwatafano nomunhu akolekwa aningwa oshihakanwa oveli monghalo yanyika oshiponga shoku ningwa oshihakanwa, va 3 ovena eenghalo dina oupokati wokuningwa oshihakwanwa, omanga 21 veli meenghalo ita ditilifa unene na 15 opo natango tava tulwa mongudu yeenghalo omo vena oku kala. Edi oda kolekelwa oshikundaneki sho Nampa nena okudja komupopiliko wouminsitry Walters Kamaya. today21 October, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical Rights concerns raised over ongoing medicine shortages Photo: generic by constructionplacements.com Public health facilities across Namibia are experiencing a shortage of essential medicines, leaving some clinics in both rural and urban areas without basic treatments. The Ministry of Health has attributed the situation to middlemen in the supply chain. Critics, however, have described the crisis as a violation of citizens’ right to healthcare. Human rights lawyer Norman Tjombe said the shortages have a severe impact on local […] today16 September, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical Over 360 patients regain sight in Omusati eye surgery campaign Dr. Helena Ndumbe Ophthalmologist Dr. Helena Ndume and her medical team have restored the sight of more than 360 elderly patients during the Omusati Surgical Eye Campaign, organised by the Ministry of Health and Social Services at St Martin Roman Catholic Hospital in Oshikuku. The initiative is part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to reduce preventable blindness and improve access to specialist healthcare in rural communities. Dr. Ndume, internationally recognised […] today14 August, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical Health Ministry Responds On Power Disruption at Windhoek Central Hospital’s West Wing A temporary power disruption occurred at the West wing of Windhoek Central Hospital on 24 January due to a malfunctioning secondary water storage tank. Ben Nangome is the Health ministry's Executive Director, he says the overflow was caused by water that seeped into an electricity distribution box, triggering a short circuit. Technicians from the Ministry of Health, Works, and City of Windhoek quickly restored power to critical areas like […] today29 January, 2025
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 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 Namibia SADC Electoral Observation Mission for Namibia’s 2024 Elections 12 November 2024, Gaborone, Botswana: In line with the revised SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections (2021), the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will observe Namibia’s upcoming Presidential and National Assembly Elections on November 27, 2024. The SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) will oversee the pre-election phase, polling day, and post-election processes to ensure they align with democratic principles such as transparency, fairness, and credibility. The SEOM […] today13 November, 2024
