Health
Namibia targets pharmaceutical manufacturing to cut reliance on imports
Namibia is pushing for the expansion of pharmaceutical and medical manufacturing in Southern Africa as the...
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Understanding the FIMA changes and why staying informed matters
By Tunohole Mungoba The financial services industry in Namibia is entering a new era with the...
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Namibia cracks down on sale of unregistered Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs
The Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council (NMRC) has ordered healthcare professionals and establishments to immediately stop procuring,...
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Health Ministry directly engages 41 global suppliers to avert medicine shortages
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has turned to direct engagement with 41 international...
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A better future for Namibia: Why the HPV vaccine matters
By Ondavulitha Nuunyango So let’s talk about something real. If you’re a parent in Namibia right...
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Namibia issues bird flu alert after outbreak in Botswana
Namibian veterinary authorities have issued a public alert following an outbreak of avian influenza in Botswana’s...
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WHO flags weak enforcement of alcohol laws in Namibia
Namibia is facing growing challenges in enforcing alcohol regulations, contributing to widespread availability, harmful drinking patterns,...
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NIP to roll out 24-hour lab services to cut turnaround times
The Namibia Institute of Pathology Limited (NIP) is set to introduce 24-hour laboratory operations at major...
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Namibia to tighten controls on hubbly bubbly, vapes and alcohol
The Ministry of Health and Social Services is looking to tighten regulation on hookah (commonly known...
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N$150 million healthcare facilities planned for Northern Namibia
The Namibian Oncology Centre North (NOC North) and Medical Imaging plan to invest a combined N$150...
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