Public Health & Sanitation: Namibia is lagging on SDG 6, with sanitation the biggest weak spot: about 40% of households lack adequate sanitation, and in marginalised communities nearly 7 in 10 households have no toilet—prompting renewed calls for faster action as the country has declared sanitation a state of emergency. Healthcare Workforce: Enrolled nurses are pushing for a salary scale upgrade, arguing their pay (grade 10) doesn’t match their training, responsibilities, and workplace risks. Access to Care: Oponona Health Outreach Centre in Oshana says it urgently needs basic support like chairs and tables, plus curtains, electricity, fencing and public toilets to keep monthly primary care running. Health Governance & Safety: The African Medicines Agency and Medicines for Africa are teaming up to tackle the rise of substandard and falsified medical products, aiming to strengthen regulatory cooperation and protect patients. Justice & Patient Safety Concerns: Onandjokwe Hospital doctor Dennis Noa has been remanded after a rape charge, with prosecutors opposing bail; the Ministry of Health says it can’t act on unproven allegations after acquittals, but the new case is now before the courts. Cost of Living Pressure: The Electricity Control Board says government spent N$90 million to cushion consumers, reducing a proposed bulk tariff increase to 3.7% from 1 August. Local Health Leadership: Lady Pohamba Private Hospital appointed Baronice Hans as CEO effective 1 September 2026, alongside an acting clinical oversight role for Dr Marsha Koekemoer. Identity & Inclusion: Namibia’s marginalised communities profile shows progress on birth certificates (over 80% covered), but gaps remain in IDs, education, employment, technology access and living conditions.