HEALTH MINISTRY INAUGURATES 6TH ATOMIC ENERGY BOARD

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The Ministry of Health and Social Services inaugurated the 6th Atomic Energy Board of Namibia, which will serve for a period of three years.

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, said NDP6 will guide Namibia's nuclear development while the Atomic Energy Board implements it.

DISCIPLINARY ACTION LOOMS OVER MISSING MEDICINES CASE

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The Minister of Health and Social Services has clarified that officials implicated in the disappearance of medicines from the central medical store are subject to disciplinary procedures, with suspension pending investigation depending on compliance with public service regulations.

MOHSS DECLARES END TO MPOX AND CCHF OUTBREAKS

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The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has declared an end to the Mpox and Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever outbreak in the country.

The outbreak was recorded in the Erongo and Omaheke Regions, and the ministry has successfully contained the diseases. 

MoHSS INVESTIGATES CLAIMS OF "HORMONE ALTERATION" SANITARY TOWELS

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The Ministry of Health and Social Services has commenced with investigations of sanitary towels reportedly infused with chemicals.

This follows a study by the University of the Free State in South Africa that found some products that may contain toxic substances linked to possible health risks for women.

Esperance Luvindao blames poor leadership for weak health service delivery

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The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, has blamed poor leadership and weak management systems affecting service delivery across the country.
 
She made the remarks during the ministry's planning and financial management meeting held recently in Otjiwarongo.
 

MoHSS reports 11 malaria-related deaths amid outbreak

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The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has reported 11 malaria-related deaths following an outbreak in some parts of the country.

These are from 604 hospital admissions.

The ministry announced an increase in new cases in most malaria-endemic regions over the past four weeks.

Health Minister urges cooperation amid recent outbreaks

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The Minister of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) says there is no need for panic, but rather collaboration, coordination, and cooperation following the simultaneous announcement of recent health cases and outbreaks.