Paediatric care boost: Namibia inaugurated a N$28 million Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at Windhoek Central Hospital to cut neonatal and under-five deaths, with the ministry citing progress from 2022–2026 and renewed focus on community health workers. Patient safety push: MoHSS called for a “no name, no blame, no shame” culture at World Patient Safety Day, urging staff to report mistakes and near misses to learn and improve care. Medication access crisis: A 28-year-old man living with epilepsy, asthma and HIV says he can’t take his medication without food and has been left struggling after fainting and hospital delays. Road safety concern: The National Council warns road accidents are rising, with 2026 already showing far more crashes and fatal incidents than 2024–2025, pointing to speeding, reckless driving, alcohol impairment and fatigue. Water disruption in Usakos: NamWater announced phased water reductions and a full suspension from 21 Sept to 9 Oct due to unpaid accounts, urging contingency planning. Identity for health and services: Deputy Minister Edward Wambo says legal identity from birth underpins health, education, social protection and justice, with plans to extend access nationwide. Social worker staffing gap: Parliament heard only 23 of 55 planned social worker posts were filled, leaving rural areas underserved. Clean-up and public health: Namibia relaunched the National Clean-up Campaign, linking poor waste management to disease risks and increased baboon sightings in Windhoek. Local health policy: NaCC approved 19 mergers, including conditional approval for pharmaceutical wholesale to protect fair medicine supply and pricing.