#PublicHealth

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.

26 January, 2026

Health / Medical

Cancer Association Urges Action During Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness and Elimination Month, and the Cancer Association of Namibia, WO30, is calling on the public to fight this largely preventable disease. Limited access to screening and HPV vaccination continues to put marginalized groups and people living with HIV at risk. C.A.N CEO Rolf Hansen:

20 January, 2026

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:

13 January, 2026

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 […]

31 October, 2025

World

Texas measles outbreak spreads among unvaccinated children

A measles outbreak in the U.S state of Texas is spreading. Health officials say at least 10 children in one county have tested positive in the past two weeks for the highly contagious disease - which can cause fevers, rashes, brain swelling and even death. All of the children are unvaccinated. Toni Waterman has more.

11 February, 2025