The Ministry of Health and Social Services has taken measures to strengthen readiness and preparedness for disease outbreaks and other public health emergencies.
 

Engela Hospital continues to record an increase in Malaria cases, with over 1,500 reported since January.
 
This was revealed during the familiarisation tour to the hospital by the Ohangwena Governor, Kadiva Hamutumwa.

Deep Yellow Namibia, through its Namibian operations, has donated branding and presentation materials to the Erongo Health Directorate to strengthen public engagement and communication efforts.

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation's (NBC) programme on current affairs, Namibia Connects, has scooped a Gold Media Award in the media category for its outstanding coverage and advocacy on the work of the Namibia Blood Transfusion Services.

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states have reaffirmed their commitment towards creating a harmonised regulatory framework aimed at dealing with malnutrition in the region.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has issued interim guidelines to African Union member states to strengthen surveillance and cross-border preparedness against the Ebola Bundibugyo strain.

The majority of patients with chronic kidney disease and acute renal failure are forced to travel long distances or rely on private facilities for life-saving dialysis.

The World Health Organization, along with various health experts, has officially launched its Cancer Impact Review Mission in Namibia.

The mission aims to review prevention programmes, diagnosis and treatment services, early detection and screening as well as cancer policies, strategies and financing.

The ongoing shortage of medicine in public health facilities has sparked concern from the public, with some patients reportedly having to buy pharmaceuticals themselves.

Patients at Omuthiya District Hospital in the Oshikoto Region have raised concerns about the lack of dental medication. Patients have reportedly been sent back home as a result.