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Over 500 reached at “#BeFree Building Communities: Empower Through Health” community outreach in Okahandja Park
Informante
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June 16, 2025
Staff Reporter THE One Economy Foundation and #BeFree Cares Clinic, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Social Services, the Namibia Planned Parenthood Association, and Walvis Bay Corridor Group, hosted a large-scale health outreach...
U.S. Embassy clarifies Namibia travel advisory status
Informante
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June 15, 2025
Staff Reporter THE United States (U.S) Embassy in Windhoek has clarified that the U.S’ current Level 2 Travel Advisory for Namibia does not restrict travel or visa processing and should not be interpreted as a punitive measure. “The U.S....
Cancer association inaugurates Swakop breast clinic
The Namibian
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June 15, 2025
The Ministry of Health and Social Services, the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN), and Langer Heinrich Uranium Mine (LHU) inaugurated the Swakopmund Breast Clinic at Swakopmund State Hospital on 10 June. CAN in a statement says the clinic is the...
‘Albinism not a limitation’ …at 38 000 Namibians living with condition
New Era
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NKURENKURU – Kavango West governor Verna Sinimbo says people with albinism should not be limited by their condition but must have a sense of belonging to the community, where they have equal rights like everyone else. She said albinism is just a...
HIV medication not affected by USAID cut
The Namibian
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June 15, 2025
Minister of health and social services Esperance Luvindao says Namibia’s antiretroviral (ARV) medicine procurement is fully funded by the government through her ministry’s budget allocation. It is not affected by the United States’ withdrawal of...
Health Sector Resilient Despite USAID Funding Cuts- Ministry
Villager
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June 6, 2025
By: Loise Shiimi Walters Kamaya, spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Social Services, has assured that the Namibian government is prepared to manage any potential withdrawal of funding from health sector stakeholders. He said in a recent...
Choral celebration unites voices in Windhoek
Windhoek Observer
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Staff Writer The 2025 Bank Windhoek Choral Celebration ended with standing ovations and a shared sense of unity in the packed Windhoek High School hall. The event brought together choirs and conductors from across Namibia for a weekend of music,...
US AID freeze affecting local health programmes
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Health and Social Services Minister Dr. Esperance Luvindao says several local health programmes have been affected by the 90-day pause in United States foreign aid, including reduced support for healthcare workers and essential services....
We Must Embrace Designing Safer Streets Across Namibia
The Namibian
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June 14, 2025
On a pitch-black evening in the Havana informal settlement, a mother walked home holding her daughter’s hand. They stopped suddenly when footsteps echoed behind them. That moment of fear reflects the daily reality for thousands of Namibians. With...
South Africa at a crossroads: Can it keep up with a changing global health system?
eNCA
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JOHANNESBURG - South Africa is facing a pivotal moment in its public health history. As traditional global health funding models falter, the country must urgently rethink how it sustains its healthcare systems, continues its gains against...
The world this week | India says no to trade deal under deadline pressure; Trinidad & Tobago backs Delhi for UNSC; Gaza ceasefire soon
The Indian Express
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July 5, 2025
India abstains from signing trade deal with the US under “deadline pressure”, says open for a mutually beneficial deal; during PM Modi’s visits to Trinidad and Tobago, the two sides reaffirm the need for reforms in the UN; US President Trump...
Killer virus spreading across Europe 'highly likely' to reach UK
Cornwall Live
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July 4, 2025
New instances of a lethal virus have been identified in holiday destinations popular with British tourists, and experts have warned it could reach the UK. The virus has been labelled as the current most significant threat to public health,...
Why Energy Poverty is Namibia’s Invisible and Hidden Emergency
Villager
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June 13, 2025
By: Helena Tashiya Walenga The SWAPO Party Implementation Plan (SMIP) 2025–2030 sets out an ambitious vision: an economically transformed Namibia with thriving rural economies, empowered youth, universal healthcare and education, and equitable...
First laboratory review confirms Fabupharm products meet safety and quality standards
Informante
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July 4, 2025
Date: July 04, 2025 Staff Reporter THE first of the laboratory reviews of Fabupharm’s Children’s Paracetamol Syrup has now become available, confirming that the products meet all applicable safety, quality and regulatory standards. This follows...
America has no ‘beef’ with Namibia
The Namibian
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June 12, 2025
The United States (US) embassy in Windhoek has confirmed that Namibia is not included in the latest US entry restrictions announced by president Donald Trump, reassuring Namibian citizens that their visa eligibility and travel to the US remain...
Poorly trained nurses a danger to healthcare – Winnie Moongo
The Namibian
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June 12, 2025
Popular Democratic Movement member of parliament Winnie Moongo says healthcare is in danger following poorly trained nurses from unrecognised health institutions being integrated into the nursing sector. Speaking on Tuesday during the National...
Nurses call for medicines council disbandment, presidential inquiry into health ministry
Namibian Sun
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June 13, 2025
The Namibia Nurses Union (NANU) has called for the disbandment of the Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council (NMRC) and for a full forensic audit to be conducted into its operations.... If you are an active subscriber and the article is not showing,...
MoHSS urges health literacy to fight misinformation
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, says misinformation about vaccines undermines public trust. Speaking at the Government Information Center, Dr. Luvindao emphasised the urgent need to strengthen health literacy, scale...
Nurses union calls for dissolution of medicines council
The Namibian
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June 12, 2025
The Namibia Nurses Union (Nanu) has called for the immediate dissolution of the Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council (NMRC), citing alleged violations of the country’s medicine law and the approval of unregistered drugs. In a strongly worded...
Ngurare reaffirms government’s support toward Namibian-owned businesses
The Namibian
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June 12, 2025
EDWARD TENETE Prime minister Elijah Ngurare has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting Namibian-owned business ventures, and recognising their role in elevating the country. Ngurare said this on Wednesday during a tour of the...