Mental Health in Focus: Namibia recorded 91,544 mental health cases in 2024/25, with 11,489 admissions and 123 deaths, while suicide attempts and deaths remain under-diagnosed due to stigma and limited awareness—schools and teachers are also struggling to identify and support learners. WHO & Africa CDC Push Self-Reliance: WHO’s Tedros Ghebreyesus and Africa CDC’s Jean Kaseya praised Namibia’s health progress while urging stronger local vaccine and medicine production and more resilient, domestically financed health systems as external funding declines. Mental Health Law Watch: Parliamentarians welcomed Namibia’s new mental health bill but warned it could fail without real funding, staffing, and regional infrastructure for community-based care and suicide prevention. Education Standards with Health Links: Namibia unveiled revised school standards that boost digital literacy and AI use, and launched national minimum standards for state hostels covering health, nutrition, safety and infrastructure through 2030. Road Safety as Public Health: Parliamentarians discussed Namibia’s rising road accident crisis, citing preventable causes and calling for safer roads, vehicles, enforcement and stronger post-crash emergency response. Public Health Warning (Vodka Cans): Otavi Town Council warned residents not to consume or distribute vodka cans recovered after an accident, especially cautioning minors due to high alcohol content and possible contamination. Health Tech for Trauma Care: Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital received a C-arm X-ray machine from the MVA Fund to improve real-time imaging for orthopaedic and trauma surgery. Community Health & Justice: Oshana reported a decline in crime cases, but rape, assault, domestic violence and late reporting remain concerns that affect access to support services. Local Health Governance & Accountability: Critics urged careful review of Namibia’s proposed Public Asset Management Agency to avoid overlapping mandates and rising administrative costs.