Domestic animals are said to be gaining access to medical waste, including human placentas, at the Tsumkwe Clinic because the facility has no incinerator or secure medical waste storage area.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services is hosting a Polio Response Evaluation and Report Writing Meeting which will take place over the course of the next five days.
The spread of AI-generated misinformation online is raising growing concerns.
Health authorities are warning that false information about HIV treatment and other health issues could pose a serious risk to public health.
The long-standing partnership between the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) was recently strengthened during a meeting between SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi and WHO Representative to Botswana and SADC, Fabian Ndenzako, in Gaborone.
The United Nations Children's Fund representative in Namibia Samuel Ocran has called for renewed efforts to ensure that every child in Namibia has access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services.
A summit on responsible gambling is underway in Windhoek.
The summit brings together international experts, government institutions, gaming operators and civil society organisations to address gambling addiction as a growing public health and mental wellness concern.
With observed decreased donor support for health programmes, the Kavango West Directorate of Health and Social Services is hosting a two-week workshop on male circumcision to strengthen local ownership.
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.
