Health and Social Services Minister Dr. Esperance Luvindao confirmed a second case of Mpox at Swakopmund. 

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MHoSS) is working towards decentralising its services to lessen the burden of patient referrals.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has confirmed Namibia’s first case of Mpox, following a positive test result from a patient in Swakopmund on Saturday.

This information was disclosed in a press statement by Health Minister Esperance Luvindao.

Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, has announced that provisions are being made to accommodate parents and guardians whose children are hospitalised.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has decided to stop using procuring entities and will be sourcing medication directly from suppliers.

The Minister of Health and Social Services Esperance Luvindao announced the end of the cholera and malaria outbreak following a thorough epidemiological assessment and in accordance with World Health Organisation guidelines.

Health and Social Services Minister Dr. Esperance Luvindao has said that 95,729 cumulative malaria cases were recorded countrywide since the outbreak began in 2024.

The Katutura Youth Complex, constructed to boost recreational activity and social development, is now home to over 400 homeless people.

Health and Social Services Minister Dr. Esperance Luvindao says the abuse of tobacco and alcohol remains a serious concern in Namibia, putting immense pressure on the country’s healthcare system.

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, said the ministry is currently engaging with relevant stakeholders to ensure that the implementation of the arbitration award, which recognises medical interns as full employees, is carried out lawfully and sustainably.