Katima Mulilo State Hospital — state hospital in Namibia's Zambezi region operating a renal dialysis unit and serving as a referral facility for the region.
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The Namibian
Katima Mulilo Hospital reported most diarrhoea cases in the region
“She revealed that most of these cases were reported at Ngweze Clinic, Katima Mulilo Hospital, Mavuluma Clinic, Masokotwane Clinic, Lisikili Clinic and Katima Clinic.”
Zambezi diarrhoea outbreak claims 11 childrenInformanté
Katima Mulilo State Hospital received first state renal dialysis unit in Zambezi Region through government investment of more than N$7 million
“The dialysis unit, officially inaugurated by Health Minister Dr. Esperance Luvindao, was established through a government investment of more than N$7 million and will provide comprehensive renal care services to patients who previously had to travel long distances or rely on private healthcare facilities for treatment.”
Zambezi region gets first state renal dialysis unitInformanté
Katima Mulilo State Hospital received transport of truck driver seriously injured in buffalo collision
“The driver, who sustained serious injuries was transported to Katima Mulilo State Hospital.”
10 die in B1 crash as weekend turns deadlyThe Namibian
Katima Mulilo State Hospital recorded nearly 80% of miscarriages that may be induced abortions
“Independent Patriots for Change shadow minister of gender equality and child welfare Lilian Lutuhezi on Thursday questioned health minister Esperance Luvindao in parliament about reports that nearly 80% of miscarriages recorded at Katima Mulilo State Hospital may be induced abortions.”
IPC raises concerns over suspected induced abortions at Katima Mulilo hospitalThe Namibian
Katima Mulilo State Hospital had discharged a woman (37) who later died in a pickup incident
“The deceased had been discharged from the Katima Mulilo State Hospital earlier that day and was being transported to Kapepiso village when she reportedly threw her health passport from the vehicle near Bukalo.”
Man arrested for alleged rape of two-year-old girl at MakangaEleven children under five have died from diarrhoea-related illness in Namibia's Zambezi region this year, with 1,146 total diarrhoea cases reported in epidemiological week 31 of 2026, according to the health and social services minister. The cause remains under investigation.
25 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Eleven children under five have died from diarrhoea-related illness in Namibia's Zambezi region this year, with 1,146 total diarrhoea cases reported in epidemiological week 31 of 2026, according to the health and social services minister. The cause remains under investigation.
25 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Students at Shiramed Medical Institute in Katima Mulilo have negotiated with the institution to pay tuition fees with cattle instead of cash, an arrangement the principal tutor says has helped those without ready cash but who own livestock. The Students Union of Namibia supports the model, suggesting payment with livestock and agricultural produce could help rural families access higher education.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Police in the Zambezi region registered a culpable homicide case after Sanzila Nyambe died in a road accident on the B8 Ngoma road when his vehicle hit a cow and crashed into a mopane tree. Two other occupants were transported to hospital; separately, two men were arrested for driving without licences and with excessive alcohol content.
1 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services inaugurated a renal dialysis unit at Katima Mulilo State Hospital, with government investment of more than N$7 million, to provide kidney disease treatment locally and reduce the need for patients to travel to other towns.
14 May 2026 · Informanté →
A series of fatal road accidents across Namibia has claimed 18 lives over two days, including 10 fatalities in a head-on collision between a patient transport bus and a truck on the B1 road south of Otjiwarongo, as well as one death and four critical injuries in a three-vehicle collision near Usakos on Friday morning.
1 May 2026 · Informanté →
A joint surgical campaign involving teams from Windhoek Central Hospital, Northern Vision Centre, and international volunteers from Germany and the United States is treating 500 patients with cataract operations across Kavango East and Zambezi regions, with operations running through Friday to restore sight to hundreds.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
A group of volunteers at Katima Mulilo State Hospital has accused officials of nepotism and corruption, claiming they were overlooked for entry-level positions despite years of service including during the Covid-19 pandemic. The volunteers have petitioned the Health and Social Services Minister and are calling for an anti-nepotism policy and formal recognition of their contributions.
31 March 2026 · New Era →
An IPC shadow minister questioned the health minister in parliament about reports that nearly 80% of miscarriages at Katima Mulilo State Hospital may be induced abortions, citing concerns about young women using dangerous methods to terminate pregnancies and limited access to family planning services.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →
A 26-year-old man has been arrested and charged with the rape of a two-year-old girl in the Makanga area and is expected to appear in Katima Mulilo Magistrate's Court on Friday. Police are also investigating a separate fatal incident on the B8 road in which a 37-year-old woman died after jumping from a moving pickup.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The body of an unidentified man was discovered floating in the Zambezi River on Saturday and retrieved by Katima Mulilo Police water unit and navy forces. Forensic officers have stored the body at Katima Mulilo State Hospital mortuary pending postmortem examination as police investigate the man's identity.
22 February 2026 · The Namibian →