Category: Health
German Clinic Offers Career Pathway for Welwitschia Nursing Students
By: Dolly Menas On Thursday, the Welwitchia University hosted a career discussion for registered nurses interested in opportunities in Germany. The event featured representatives from Hessing Clinic, a renowned German orthopaedic clinic, and focused on career development, application…
Getting Sick in Namibia is a Costly Nightmare … the true cost of health in Namibia
By: Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus Have you ever wondered what it truly costs to get sick in Namibia? Picture this: being admitted in ageing public health facilities like the Katutura, Onandjokwe or the Windhoek Central Hospital that are always struggling…
Pooled Procurement Solution to Address Medicine Shortages … shortage of local manufactures to meet pressing needs
By: Abigail Nalisa The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has highlighted significant challenges in local manufacturing, leading to delays in delivering essential services to the Health Ministry. Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula has previously criticised the current procurement system,…
Namibia Advances in Training and Deploying Pharmaceutical Professionals
By: Abigail Nalisa The University of Namibia (UNAM) School of Pharmacy has graduated over 250 pharmacists and nearly 100 pharmaceutical technicians since its inception in 2010. The school was inaugurated by Namibia’s Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma, as…
Oshakati Hospital Commissions New Hemodialysis Machines
By: Ludorf Iyambo On Friday, Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, officially commissioned a new Dialysis Unit equipped with 15 hemodialysis machines at the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital. Shangula highlighted the long-standing need for renal dialysis services…
2024 Tea Party to Focus on Closing the Cancer Gap
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Raising cancer awareness goes beyond simply wearing a pink ribbon; it requires resources and capabilities to foster education and inspire positive change that resonates across society, says Violette Mureko, Founder of the Tea Party 4 Hope…
Shangula Inaugurates N$6 Million Ombili Clinic in Otjiwarongo
By: Hertha Ekandjo Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula officially inaugurated the newly constructed Ombili Clinic in Otjiwarongo on Wednesday, replacing the former Ombili Health Post. The health post had served over 19,600 individuals but was limited in the range of…
NSS Annual Laparoscopic Workshop Resumes After COVID-19 Hiatus
By: Loise Shiimi The Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital and Ondangwa Private Hospital hosted the annual Namibian Surgical Society (NSS) workshop from September 18 to 21. Approximately 24 doctors, along with 12 nurses from various regions and abroad, attended the…
Andara District Records Highest Malaria Cases in Kavango East
By: Annakleta Haikera The Kavango East region has recorded over 3,300 malaria cases this year across three districts, with Andara leading the numbers at 2,402 cases, followed by Nyangana with 494, and Rundu reporting 415. This information was…
Health Ministry Draft Policy on Universal Health Coverage
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Ministry of Health and Social Services has revealed the draft policy on Universal Health Coverage aimed at expanding healthcare access across the country. The policy has been presented to Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula…