insert_link Health / Medical New Cancer Centres Aim to Expand Care Access Distance and financial barriers continue to limit access to cancer treatment, particularly in rural areas, the Cancer Association says. CEO Rolf Hansen calls for people-centred services, and the opening of a new oncology centre in Walvis Bay and a palliative care facility in Swakopmund aims to bring care closer to communities. today4 February, 2026
insert_link Health / Medical 19 Cuban Doctors Join local Hospitals The Ministry of Health and Social Services welcomed 19 Cuban medical specialists on Friday, who will be stationed at Windhoek Central Hospital and Katutura Intermediate Hospital, reports Selma Taapopi. Their arrival strengthens the long-standing Namibia-Cuba partnership, which has contributed to improved healthcare services, skills transfer, and capacity building in the public health sector. today26 January, 2026
insert_link Health / Medical Windhoek District Hospital Access Road Nears Completion The Health ministry has announced major progress on the construction of the new Windhoek District Hospital access road, stormwater systems, and bulk water infrastructure, with completion expected in April 2026. Selma Taapopi reports: today13 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Health Minister Dr. Experance Luvindao has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to upgrade the Katima Mulilo District Hospital to an intermediate hospital. Speaking at the inauguration of the new Intensive Care Unit, Luvindao said the facility marks a key step toward improving specialised healthcare in the Zambezi Region, where patients often travel over 500 kilometres for treatment. She urged all stakeholders to maintain high standards and ensure the ICU is properly […] today31 October, 2025
