Health Training Boost: Namibia’s Ministry of Health and Social Services and UNAM signed an MoU to strengthen practical clinical training, research, and home-grown innovation so lectures and hospitals inform each other. Medicine Supply Push: Government approved a ~N$178m medical storage expansion to tackle essential medicine shortages after stock levels were reported around 60% earlier this year. Maternal Health Support: Traditional midwives were highlighted as key partners in maternal care in rural areas, with calls to blend indigenous knowledge and modern healthcare. Breastfeeding at Work: Workplace breastfeeding support is gaining attention, including efforts to make support practical for employers and mothers. Rural Access Improves: Onamafila Primary Health Care Clinic opened in Ohangwena, cutting travel distances for residents and easing costs and delays in getting care. Legal Clarity for Medical Aid: Namaf won a High Court case clarifying regulatory boundaries around practice numbers and Namaf’s evaluative role. Local Care & Safety: Outjo nurse assault allegations are under investigation after a similar incident in Okahandja last month. Mental Health & Youth: A conference panel linked post-graduation unemployment pressures to rising anxiety and depression among young men. Economy Watch: IMF warned growth is too weak to dent unemployment and poverty, with Namibia’s growth forecast at 2.1% for 2026.