Mental Health for Soldiers: IPC says the deaths of two Namibian Defence Force members at bases in Otjiwarongo and Otavi highlight urgent gaps in soldier welfare, calling for stronger mental health support, better housing and continued investigations. Parliament’s Health & Land Push: As the National Assembly resumes, lawmakers are expected to prioritise the mental health bill alongside the land bill, public enterprises governance changes and the petroleum bill—issues with direct impacts on services and rights. Sexual Health Funding: Germany commits about N$1.9m to Namibia Planned Parenthood (Nappa) for the “Pamwe” project in Kavango, Kunene and Omusati, targeting teenage pregnancy and youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services. Medicine Regulation Shake-up: The Ministry of Health removed Fransina Nambahu as registrar of medicines at the NMRC and appointed Frieda Shiweda from 1 June, amid claims the change is linked to refusal to approve substandard medicines. Health Research for UHC: The Thanzi Programme’s Thanzi Konse grant expands health systems research into Namibia and Zambia, aiming to strengthen universal health coverage and health financing policy. Malaria Alert: Zambezi Region is flagged as Namibia’s malaria epicentre, with leaders urging early testing and treatment, mosquito-net use, indoor spraying and better adherence to prevention and care. Food Security Update: WFP reports 105,813 households received rice assistance in May, warning that multiple shocks keep food needs high even after drought recovery. Safety at Work in Focus: Namibia marks World Day for Safety and Health at Work, stressing mental wellbeing and stronger workplace protections, including new mining-sector procedures for TB, HIV and occupational lung disease.