Overtime Pay Pressure at Gobabis State Hospital: Nurses say months-long delays in overtime payments have left staff frustrated and financially strained, with some claiming they haven’t been paid since January while claims await treasury approval. Anti-Corruption Vetting in Health Procurement: President Nandi-Ndaitwah has ordered NCIS background checks on about 360 health ministry officials tied to pharmaceutical services and alleged tender rigging and manipulated orders. Blood Supply Warning: NamBTS reports reserves have fallen to just three days and urges donations to avoid delayed emergency care, postponed surgeries and higher risk for vulnerable patients. Child Safety & Health Priorities: On the Day of the African Child, President Nandi-Ndaitwah called for stronger protection of children and universal WASH access, linking clean water and sanitation to health and dignity. Menstrual Health Push: A campaign is working to normalise period talk, donating sanitary pads and setting up menstrual health corners to tackle period poverty. Public Health Emergency Readiness: Namibia is strengthening preparedness through training for emergency management and plans to operationalise public health emergency operations centres. Environmental Health Workforce: Environmental health practitioners have petitioned MoHSS to review grading structures, arguing their qualifications and responsibilities in disease prevention and monitoring aren’t reflected in public service frameworks. Wellness Culture Spotlight: NamFitness Expo and Conference (3–4 July) will bring together fitness, nutrition, mental health and financial wellness groups under “Activate Namibia’s Wellness.”