Also known as: HPCNA · Health Professions Councils of Namibia · HPCN
Health Professions Council of Namibia — regulator that investigates professional conduct of healthcare workers and manages practitioner licensing deadlines.
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June 2026
Windhoek Observer
Health Professions Council of Namibiathrough its Registrar and Chief Executive Officer welcomedthe complaints management initiative
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“Health Professions Council of Namibia Registrar and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Cornelius Weyulu welcomed the initiative, saying effective complaints management is critical to strengthening public confidence in healthcare institutions.”
Health Professions Council of Namibiaissued a circular urgingpractitioners to obtain licences before 20 March deadline
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“The HPCNA on 26 February issued a circular urging practitioners to obtain licences before the 20 March deadline, creating pressure for healthcare workers.”
Health Professions Council of Namibia (HPCNA)has extendedthe licensing deadline for healthcare practitioners to 31 March 2027
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“The Namibia Medical Society (NMS) has announced that the Health Professions Councils of Namibia (HPCNA) has extended the licensing deadline for healthcare practitioners to 31 March 2027.”
Health Professions Council of Namibiamust ratifythe sanction in first quarter of 2026
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“The ruling, dated 8 December, states that the sanction will only take effect after ratification by the Health Professions Council of Namibia (HPCN) in the first quarter of 2026.”
Health Minister Esperance Luvindao acknowledged public frustration over conditions in Namibia's public health system, citing reports of resource shortages, poor communication, discrimination, and unauthorized sharing of patient information. The ministry launched a new Standard Operating Procedure for the Management of Complaints aimed at improving accountability and addressing concerns.
Why it matters
Health Ministry unveils complaints system for public healthcare, responding to documented shortages and discrimination in the system.
Health Minister Esperance Luvindao acknowledged public frustration over conditions in Namibia's public health system, citing reports of resource shortages, poor communication, discrimination, and unauthorized sharing of patient information. The ministry launched a new Standard Operating Procedure for the Management of Complaints aimed at improving accountability and addressing concerns.
Maata Valombola, shot in the abdomen in 2007, claims a doctor at Katutura Intermediate Hospital operated on him while intoxicated, leaving a permanent open wound that has severely affected his mobility and quality of life. The Ministry of Health and Social Services rejected claims of medical negligence after an investigation by the Health Professions Council of Namibia found no evidence of unprofessional conduct.
A UDF parliamentarian has called for decentralised nursing registration at the regional level to ease the burden on nurses who must travel long distances to Khomas Region. The Health Ministry has extended the registration deadline to 31 March 2026 and is engaging with the Health Professions Council to find sustainable long-term solutions.
The Health Minister has granted Namibian health professionals a temporary extension under the Health Professions Act, allowing registered practitioners to continue practising without a new licence until 31 March 2027 on a "deemed licensed" basis, provided they apply for the required licence before that date. The extension follows concerns raised by the Namibia Medical Society that the operational framework for the licensing system was not finalised in time for the original 20 March 2024 deadline.
The Health Professions Councils of Namibia has extended the licensing deadline for healthcare practitioners to 31 March 2027, following a proposal by the Namibia Medical Society and consultation with more than 450 healthcare workers. All practitioners will be deemed licensed during this period, giving them more time to comply with requirements.
Prime Minister Dr Elijah Ngurare has inaugurated a new governance committee for the Public Service Medical Aid Scheme (PSEMAS) to oversee implementation of reforms, including mandatory use of public hospitals by civil servants and alignment with the government's Universal Health Coverage objectives. The committee, drawn from government agencies, trade unions, and regulators, replaces the previous model to improve oversight, accountability, and healthcare sustainability.
Dr Alfons Amoomo has been appointed Deputy Executive Director in the Department of Health and Social Welfare Policy at the Ministry of Health and Social Services, effective 7 January 2026. He brings experience in health systems, policy development and public sector leadership, having previously served as Regional Director for Omusati Region since 2017.