Mental Health & Suicide Prevention: Namibia marks Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Month (10 Sept–10 Oct) with a push to break stigma, start conversations, and improve access to counselling and support, as WHO Namibia highlights suicide as a preventable outcome of mental distress. Patient Safety: World Patient Safety Day was commemorated at Windhoek Central Hospital, focusing on “Safe Care for Non-communicable Diseases” and urging health workers to report incidents, learn from near misses, and strengthen safe medication and care practices. Local Wellness at UNAM: UNAM Katima Mulilo wrapped up a two-day student wellness programme for male and female students, covering mental health, personal development, and healthy boundaries. HIV Funding Pressure: Namibia’s HIV response faces a major shift as US direct funding phases out; the government says it already funds 100% of ARVs, but experts warn continuity depends on more than medicines. Health Infrastructure: Mariental State Hospital is using oxygen cylinders while repairs continue on its oxygen plant after intermittent shortages since June. Traditional Medicine Policy Gap: BRICS backs traditional medicine globally, but Namibia’s Traditional Healers’ Practitioners Bill still hasn’t passed—leaving healers in a regulatory vacuum. Gender & Health Equity: Morocco ranks 139th out of 145 in the WEF Global Gender Gap Report, with major gaps in economic participation and literacy that can affect health outcomes. Community Support: Bank Windhoek invested over N$21 million in community development, including youth skills and support through the Capricorn Foundation.