The Ministry of Health and Social Services has launched a Customer Service Charter to improve the quality of healthcare services provided to all Namibians.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has initiated the procurement process for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, aiming to introduce it in public health facilities as a preventive measure against cervical cancer.

Executive Director in the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), Ben Nangombe, has said Namibia is closely monitoring the outbreak of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in northern China and called on the public to remain calm.

The disturbing trend of taking one's own life continues into the first week of the year.

The latest police report reveals five cases of suicide this week, all by men. 

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) says the integration of mental health and psychological support within HIV services is key to promoting holistic care, as it will address both mental and physical health as well as improve HIV treatment adherence.

The settlement of Epukiro Post 3 in the Omaheke Region has been plagued by mosquitoes in recent weeks due to stagnant water in the area. 

Residents of the settlement have expressed concern about the health hazard if the situation is not promptly addressed. 

The Ministry of Health and Social Services is prioritizing mental health in the workplace through initiatives like dancing, aimed at boosting happiness and reducing stress by releasing endorphins—positive hormones that promote well-being.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS) is keeping up to date with new technologies to diagnose and treat patients effectively.

One such is nuclear medicine, a specialised area of radiology that uses small amounts of radioactive tracers to assess bodily functions.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) is hosting the National Ministerial Health Conference in Windhoek to identify gaps and make recommendations to improve health services.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has commended the contractor for the Ombili clinic in Otjiwarongo, which was completed two months ahead of time.

The construction of the Ombili clinic began in April this year and was due to be completed in November.