Health
Namibians spend over N$1.2 billion on healthcare in Q4
The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) says Namibians spent over N$1.2 billion on healthcare in...
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Building a health first culture
By Wollen Nell Building a health-first culture in the workplace is no longer just about preventing...
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NCRST calls for greater investment in biomedical research
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST), Anicia Peters,...
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Government proposes levies to fund Universal Health Coverage
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has proposed the introduction of levies as a revenue-generating...
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Digital health in Namibia: Beyond the punchlines and into reality
By Tuwilika Nafuka A recent viral tweet bantered, “For Headache, Press 1. For Flu, continue to...
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NIP to localise DNA paternity testing
The Namibia Institute of Pathology Limited (NIP) plans to establish a department within its Molecular Medicine...
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Govt approves creation of 11,438 new health positions
The government has approved the creation of 11,438 new positions within the Ministry of Health and...
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Namibia approves Universal Health Coverage policy
The Namibian government has approved the Policy on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) to ensure all citizens...
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Roche Diagnostics calls for policy review and investment in women’s health in Namibia
Roche Diagnostics has urged the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) to reassess policies and...
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NAMFISA appoints Operi Mariane Kaapama as Manager of Insurance and Medical Aid Funds
The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) has announced the appointment of Operi Mariane Kaapama as...
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