Men’s Health: Namibia’s Ministry of Health and Social Services marked Men’s Health Awareness Month with a mental health session for male staff, urging open discussion and help-seeking without stigma. Cancer Burden: The health minister says Namibia records rising cancer cases, including 553 women with breast cancer and 350 with cervical cancer annually, with projections pointing to a steep increase by 2045 unless care pathways strengthen. GBV & Youth Mental Wellbeing: Young Namibians were urged to break the cycle of gender-based violence by challenging harmful norms and addressing trauma early through counselling and community support. Child Health & WASH: Windhoek’s junior mayor called for stronger youth action on water, sanitation and hygiene in schools, stressing accessible taps, clean toilets and handwashing supplies. Child Protection: The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare highlights violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation as major challenges, linking child wellbeing to access to education, healthcare, birth registration and WASH. Correctional Health: Namibia’s correctional service hosted a Botswana delegation benchmarking offender rehabilitation and health services, including visits to Windhoek facilities. Road Safety & Public Health: A road safety expert pushed back on speed-hump complaints, arguing driver behaviour is the real risk driver. Labour & Health: Nurses in Gobabis report long delays in overtime payments, saying it affects morale and patient care.