WORLD PATIENT SAFETY DAY COMMEMORATED

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The commemoration of World Patient Safety Day held at the Windhoek Central Hospital Chapel brought together healthcare professionals to reflect on promoting safe, effective, person-centred and compassionate care. 

HEALTH MINISTRY ASSESSES NEED FOR MORE MATERNAL SHELTERS

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The Ministry of Health and Social Services is assessing the need for additional maternal shelters in areas where expectant mothers travel long distances and wait near health facilities before giving birth.

PAEDIATRIC ICU RECEIVES N$500,000 EQUIPMENT BOOST

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Critical child healthcare in Namibia has received a major boost after the Windhoek Central Hospital Paediatric ICU received monitoring equipment worth N$500,000, donated by the Bank of Namibia and First National Bank Namibia.

UK-BASED NURSE WINS 2026 ASTER GUARDIANS AWARD

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A nurse from the United Kingdom, Amigol Pradeep, scooped the 2026 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award.

Held in India, the award celebrates nurses who are advancing the profession and creating meaningful change.

HEALTH MINISTRY APPROVES NEW TARIFFS

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The Ministry of Health and Social Services has reviewed and approved new tariffs, with the changes intended to generate additional revenue that can be reinvested into patient care.

FAMILY CALLS FOR INVESTIGATION INTO HOSPITAL DEATHS

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A family from Etope, Omulonga Constituency in the Ohangwena Region is calling for an investigation following the deaths of a woman and her unborn baby at Eenhana District Hospital last week.

KATUTURA HOSPITAL MARKS WORLD PHYSIOTHERAPY DAY

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Katutura Intermediate Hospital has marked World Physiotherapy Day.

The day focuses on raising awareness about cardiovascular health and stroke and the role of physical activity and physiotherapy in preventing, managing, and rehabilitating cardiovascular disease and stroke.

ANGOLAN CHILDREN FACE BARRIERS IN NAMIBIA

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Angolan children living in Namibia are facing barriers to education, healthcare and birth registration, according to a new report by Amnesty International.