Ministry of Health and Social Services.
government organization in Windhoek, Namibia
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What's happening
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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Esperance Luvindao serves as health minister, and the President was urged to ensure investigations take place.Some support1 report
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The Ministry of Health and Social Services is reviewing tobacco control legislation in Namibia and holding a consultation workshop in Otjiwarongo.Some support1 report
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National laws are being updated to meet international standards regarding public health concerns about tobacco products.Some support1 report
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Esperance Luvindao, the health minister spokesperson, provides public healthcare services across Namibia.Some support4 reports3 developments inside
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Ministry of Health and Social Services established an MRI facility at Windhoek Central Hospital.Some support1 report
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Agreement formalizes cooperation on emergency medical response in Namibia.Some support1 report
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Systemic shortages have been reported in government healthcare facilities in Lüderitz.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Coordinated response to an HFMD outbreak is underway in local schools involving health and education ministries.Some support1 report
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Presidential intervention in Namibia regarding education access includes tuition fee subsidies for public institutions and the opening of private institutions due to training suspensions.Some support1 report
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Willem Amutenya, a member of parliament in Namibia, has publicly supported a new mental health law.Some support1 report
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Theo-Ben Kandetu has taken up the role of executive director at the Ministry of Health and Social Services.Some support1 report
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Ministry of Health and Social Services manages state hospitals in Okahandja and Oshakati, while Ndifon warns about treatment interruptions.Some support1 report
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A new dialysis unit was inaugurated at Walvis Bay District Hospital in Namibia to address chronic health challenges.Some support1 report
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Around Ministry of Health and Social Services this week
News at the entities that move Ministry of Health and Social Services most-
Namibia StructuralQatarEnergy joins the PEL 82 joint venture, while Chevron reduces its interest in the Namibian project.Moves Ministry of Health and Social Services
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Esperance Luvindao StructuralWindhoek hosts the launch of a new air ambulance service, involving Health Minister Esperance Luvindao and Vice President Lucia Witbooi.Moves Ministry of Health and Social Services
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University of Namibia OperationalA conference involving a Kenyan university was held in Kano, where a minister called for universities to assist the system.Moves Ministry of Health and Social Services
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African Development Bank TransactionalAfDB, led by President Sidi Ould Tah, supported a new development initiative at the African Union summit in Nairobi.Moves Ministry of Health and Social Services
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Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah StructuralThe President of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has called for fisheries sector reform to benefit the nation, addressing the issue in Walvis Bay.Moves Ministry of Health and Social Services
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Lüderitz Shared contextLüderitz is attracting major investments in the oil and gas sector, while Sande remains an informal settlement on its outskirts.Moves Ministry of Health and Social Services
Connections
The 19 strongest of 28, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Namibia Structural
The Ministry of Health and Social Services administers and provides public healthcare services within the jurisdiction of Namibia.
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Esperance Luvindao Structural
Esperance Luvindao holds the formal role of Health Minister within the Ministry of Health and Social Services.
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Windhoek Central Hospital Structural
The Ministry of Health established an MRI facility at Windhoek Central Hospital, creating a formal functional dependency.
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Walvis Bay Structural
The Ministry of Health is establishing a functional presence in Walvis Bay by inaugurating a new dialysis unit at the district hospital.
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Kamaya Structural
Kamaya is employed by the Ministry of Health and Social Services and serves as a paid spokesperson.
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University of Namibia Operational
The two entities are engaged in a joint effort to establish a new accreditation model for health training programs.
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Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Structural
The Ministry of Health provides formal oversight and regulatory checks on the official's status.
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African Development Bank Transactional
AfDB is providing financial backing for a hospital project in collaboration with the Ministry of Health.
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Hage Geingob Operational
Geingob's administration investigated misuse related to the Ministry of Health and Social Services.
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Lüderitz Shared context
The Ministry of Health and Social Services operates within the geographic and infrastructural context of Lüderitz, where systemic shortages are observed.
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Willem Amutenya Operational
Willem Amutenya actively supports new mental health legislation involving the Ministry of Health and Social Services.
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Ministry of Education Operational
The ministries coordinate responses to public health outbreaks, such as HFMD, occurring in local schools.
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Oshakati Shared context
The Ministry of Health and Social Services operates and manages state hospitals within the location of Oshakati.
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Cornelia Ndifon Operational
The Ministry is tracking warnings and expertise provided by Cornelia Ndifon regarding treatment interruptions.
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Okahandja Shared context
The Ministry of Health and Social Services operates and manages state hospitals within the locality of Okahandja.
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Rundu Shared context
The Ministry of Health and Social Services conducts screening operations within the city of Rundu.
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Otjiwarongo Shared context
The Ministry of Health and Social Services conducts activities within the geographical context of Otjiwarongo.
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Elijah Ngurare Mentioned together
Evidence is insufficient to determine a direct relationship between the Ministry of Health and Social Services and Elijah Ngurare.
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Ministry of Finance Mentioned together
No direct evidence of a relationship between the two ministries was found in the provided timeline.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
1 eventOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
4 events- The Ministry of Health and Social Services is reviewing tobacco control legislation in Namibia and holding a consultation workshop in Otjiwarongo.
- National laws are being updated to meet international standards regarding public health concerns about tobacco products.
- Ministry of Health and Social Services established an MRI facility at Windhoek Central Hospital.
- Agreement formalizes cooperation on emergency medical response in Namibia.
Show 3 earlier months
August 2026
1 eventJuly 2026
5 events- Esperance Luvindao, the health minister spokesperson, provides public healthcare services across Namibia.
- Coordinated response to an HFMD outbreak is underway in local schools involving health and education ministries.
- Presidential intervention in Namibia regarding education access includes tuition fee subsidies for public institutions and the opening of private institutions due to training suspensions.
- Willem Amutenya, a member of parliament in Namibia, has publicly supported a new mental health law.
- Theo-Ben Kandetu has taken up the role of executive director at the Ministry of Health and Social Services.