Omusati Regional Council has called for all Offices, Ministries, and Agencies (OMAs) to observe a Public Service Awareness-Raising Campaign on mental health and suicide prevention.
Mental health experts have raised an alarm over the growing number of professionals taking their own lives, saying decent and meaningful employment remains crucial to individual well-being and national productivity.
Namibia's Vice President Lucia Witbooi has reiterated the call on citizens to speak out when facing life challenges, saying the country cannot afford to remain silent in the face of rising mental health struggles.
This came as Lifeline/ChildLine celebrated its 45th anniversary in Windhoek.
Namibians have been urged to be their brother's keepers and show compassion when addressing social issues, particularly those affecting men's mental health.
The Universal Church held a march against suicide aimed at raising awareness and addressing mental health issues faced by men and women.
Namibia ranks as one of the countries in Africa with the highest suicide rates, with over 80% being males.
As Namibia observed World Suicide Prevention Day today, statistics reveal that the country recorded 542 cases of suicide between 2023 and 2024 and 124 between January and March this year.
Affirmative Repositioning MP Hidipo Kambala has expressed support for the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare's commitment to uplifting widows and helping them reclaim their place in society, referring to this week’s Widows Summit.
Former Miss Namibia, Cassia Sharpley, shared her journey with depression and how she survived three suicide attempts.
Speaking at the launch of the book ‘Unmasking Postnatal Depression’ by Morna Ikosa, Sharpley encouraged those going through the same to seek help.
The Founder of Hephzibah Mental Health Wellness Centre, Cynthia Martin, has called on all Namibians to join hands in the fight against alcohol and drug abuse.
She made this call during the Sunflower Night of Pledges in the capital.
Mental health has emerged as one of Namibia's most pressing public health challenges, with rising cases of depression, anxiety, and suicide, especially among young people.
According to the World Health Organisation, Namibia currently ranks 11th globally and 4th in Africa for suicide rates.
