Also known as: Deputy health minister Hambeleleni Ndjaleka
Deputy minister of health and social services appointed by President Nandi-Ndaitwah in April 2026, pledging focus on social well-being and healthcare decentralization.
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Deputy Minister Hambeleleni Ndjaleka officially opened the new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Swakopmund District Hospital
“The state-of-the-art facility was officially opened by Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services, Hambeleleni Ndjaleka, alongside the Erongo Regional Governor, healthcare professionals, stakeholders and community members.”
N$30.5 million newborn care facility launched in SwakopmundThe Namibian
Deputy health and social services minister Hambeleleni Ndjaleka warns malaria continues to put pressure on families and health services
“Ndjaleka warns that malaria continues to put pressure on families and health services, with 39 681 confirmed cases, 3 008 hospital admissions and 44 deaths recorded since late December 2025.”
Namibia urged to strengthen child health as preventable deaths continue, says UnicefThe Namibian
Hambeleleni Ndjaleka is the new deputy minister of health and social services
“Hambeleleni Ndjaleka, the new deputy minister of health and social services, is a !Nami≠Nus constituency councillor and was re-elected last November.”
Get to know our new top officialsThe Namibian
Hambeleleni Ndjaleka appointed deputy minister of ministry of health and social services
“Hambeleleni Ndjaleka, deputy minister of the ministry of health and social services;”
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announces new ministerial appointments at State House eventThe Ministry of Health and Social Services inaugurated a new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Swakopmund District Hospital, expanding the facility's neonatal capacity from four incubators to 28 beds. The facility is expected to reduce neonatal referrals to Windhoek and improve access to critical care for premature and seriously ill newborns in the Erongo Region.
11 June 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services inaugurated a new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Swakopmund District Hospital, expanding the facility's neonatal capacity from four incubators to 28 beds. The facility is expected to reduce neonatal referrals to Windhoek and improve access to critical care for premature and seriously ill newborns in the Erongo Region.
11 June 2026 · Informanté →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah ordered government officials to use public hospitals from April, but Windhoek Central Hospital's new VIP unit exclusively for senior officials has drawn opposition criticism as discriminatory and contrary to equitable healthcare goals. Opposition leaders and analysts argue the separate facility undermines the reform and mirrors apartheid-era segregation.
12 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Unicef's country representative warned during World Health Day that thousands of Namibian newborns continue to die in their first days of life and children under five remain vulnerable to preventable diseases including malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea. While Namibia has made progress in maternal and child health, officials stressed the need for preventive interventions and science-backed responses to emerging threats.
8 April 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed several new officials to ministerial and deputy ministerial positions, including Charles Mubita as minister in the Presidency, Hambeleleni Ndjaleka as deputy minister of health and social services, and others to various portfolio positions across government departments.
7 April 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced the appointment of Charles Mubita as minister in the presidency, eight deputy ministers across various portfolios, and an adviser to the minister of defence and veterans affairs, with the aim of strengthening governance and coordination.
7 April 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Charles Mubita as Minister in the Presidency and Moses //Khumub as Deputy Minister in the Office of the Vice President, along with seven deputy ministers and an advisor to the Defence and Veterans Affairs Minister. The President said the appointments are intended to strengthen the Executive arm and improve institutional coordination and service delivery.
3 April 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced the appointment of seven new deputy ministers across various portfolios including health, transport, environment, and justice, as part of efforts to strengthen governance and accelerate service delivery.
2 April 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed a new minister, seven deputy ministers, and an adviser, urging them to deliver measurable progress on infrastructure, healthcare, safety, job creation, and public services as outlined in the sixth National Development Plan. The appointees, all elected councillors from the 2025 regional council elections, have accepted their roles with commitments to follow principles of pragmatism, integrity, and accountability.
2 April 2026 · The Namibian →