Cholera Update: Namibia has officially declared its cholera outbreak over after 28+ consecutive days without new confirmed infections in Opuwo and Grootfontein; the outbreak recorded 82 confirmed cases and one death, with 282 suspected cases investigated and the last confirmed cases reported on Feb 18 (Grootfontein) and March 22 (Opuwo). Disease Testing Capacity: Namibia received a Russian-donated mobile laboratory to strengthen rapid disease testing and outbreak response in remote areas. Youth Health & Harm Reduction: MPs are consulting communities from 13–31 July on the health risks of “hubbly bubbly” (hookah) in schools, following earlier oversight findings of learner use and concerns about addiction and mixing with alcohol or drugs. Nursing Workforce Pressure: 2,600+ nursing and midwifery graduates failed Namibia’s national HPCNA assessment since Jan 2025, raising alarms about training quality and assessment outcomes. Health System Support: Kavango East received over N$380 million for 2025/26, including N$260m for health, though staff shortages remain a major challenge. Public Health Partnerships: Walvis Bay Corridor Group and NamBTS signed an agreement to boost voluntary blood donations among truck drivers and transport workers. Health Governance & Trust: Digital ID rollout is sparking data-safety and trust concerns ahead of e-ID implementation in September 2026. Regulation & Access: NAMFISA has given pension, medical aid and friendly society administrators 12 months to register under the Financial Institutions and Markets Act. GBV Awareness: Visual activist Lizette Feris’ “Victims To Survivors” campaign uses makeup to depict injuries and push communities to confront gender-based violence.