Katutura Intermediate Hospital — Windhoek facility providing maternity care, surgery, and general hospital services, currently addressing surgical backlogs and handling negligence claims.
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The Namibian
Katutura Intermediate Hospital was where allegedly a surgical needle broke and lodged in uterus
“The government has filed a notice to defend a N$13-million lawsuit brought by a woman who claims an operation at Katutura Intermediate Hospital in Windhoek has left a broken surgical needle lodged in her uterus for years.”
Govt defends N$13-million lawsuit over alleged Katutura hospital negligenceThe Namibian
Katutura Intermediate Hospital was destination for patient transport from Khorixas District Hospital
“In a statement issued on Saturday, the ministry says the two nurses and driver were transporting eight patients in a 14-seater minibus from Khorixas District Hospital to Katutura Intermediate Hospital for follow-up appointments.”
Health ministry mourns two nurses, hospital driver killed in Otjiwarongo crashNew Era
Katutura Intermediate Hospital is designated as Phase 1 facility under Vision April 2026
“Phase 1 (Starting April 2024): Is restricted to seven designated health facilities, including Windhoek Central Hospital, Katutura Intermediate Hospital, Oshakati Intermediate Hospital, Rundu Intermediate Hospital, Walvis Bay and Swakopmund Hospital Complex, Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital and Keetmanshoop District Hospital.”
Vision April 2026 to revolutionise public healthcareThe Namibian
Katutura intermediate hospital had installed medical gas systems
“Restoration of the hot water system at Windhoek central hospital and installation of medical gas systems at Katutura intermediate hospital were successfully completed.”
Minister Veikko Nekundi presents works and transport budget in National AssemblyThe Namibian
Stephanus was transported to and underwent successful operation at Katutura Intermediate Hospital
“Stephanus was transported to Katutura Intermediate Hospital, where he underwent a successful left tibial intramedullary nail and open reduction internal fixation operation on the same day.”
Leg fracture ends Stephanus’ seasonThe Namibian
Katutura Intermediate Hospital was officially inaugurated on 11 September 2024.
“"The Katutura Intermediate Hospital facility was officially inaugurated on 11 September 2024, and Oshakati Hospital celebrated its inauguration on 4 October 2024.”
New state dialysis unit for KeetmanshoopThe Namibian
Katutura Intermediate Hospital is alleged to be near location where Kennedy and Cloete raped a woman
“The state is alleging that Kennedy and Cloete kidnapped a woman in Windhoek on 3 January 2015 and raped her near Katutura Intermediate Hospital.”
Ex-magistrate Jaco Kennedy loses bid to dismiss rape charges in Windhoek High CourtPatric Gaingob was found guilty of murdering his wife, fellow teacher Merenta Gaingos, in a fatal knife attack in April 2019. The judge rejected his claims of automatism and amnesia, noting 12 stab wounds were recorded during post-mortem examination and finding direct intent to murder.
Teacher convicted of murdering wife in 2019 knife attack; judge rejects automatism and amnesia claims.
1 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Patric Gaingob was found guilty of murdering his wife, fellow teacher Merenta Gaingos, in a fatal knife attack in April 2019. The judge rejected his claims of automatism and amnesia, noting 12 stab wounds were recorded during post-mortem examination and finding direct intent to murder.
1 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The government proposes a public-private partnership with Rhino Park Private Hospital, where state surgeons would use the private facility's theatres during off-peak hours to operate on public patients and clear around 9,600 elective surgical backlogs at Katutura Intermediate and Windhoek Central hospitals. The arrangement aims to reduce the combined backlog by 30% within 12 months, despite concerns from medical doctors that the state's own 20 theatres in Windhoek are underutilised due to medication shortages.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Registered midwife Matheus Herman, who began his career at Katutura Intermediate Hospital in Windhoek in 2018, attends to more than 30 expectant mothers in antenatal care and delivers an average of seven to eight babies a day in the labour ward. As one of few men in midwifery in Namibia, Herman says his work uplifts him and motivates him to leave a legacy.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The government has filed notice to defend a N$13-million lawsuit brought by a woman who claims a broken surgical needle was left lodged in her uterus following 2016 surgery at Katutura Intermediate Hospital. In a special plea, government attorneys denied allegations of negligence against the Ministry of Health and Social Services, arguing medical staff acted with appropriate expertise and care.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has not slept in her private residential wing at State House since a naked mental health patient broke into the premises nearly three weeks ago; she is staying at her private home in Hochland Park. The incident led to the suspension of police inspector general Joseph Shikongo and raised questions about security, as CCTV cameras were allegedly switched off at the time.
18 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Nurses Union says nurses remain the backbone of the healthcare system despite facing staff shortages, burnout, unsafe working conditions and limited professional development opportunities, and called on government, healthcare institutions and policymakers to prioritize nurses' welfare and protection. A PDM MP also called on government to prioritize the mental well-being of psychiatric nurses, proposing dedicated psychological support and a special mental wellness allowance for those working in psychiatric departments.
13 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The health ministry has agreed to pay N$450,000 to settle a medical negligence claim brought by the mother of an 18-year-old who alleged he was raped while in a coma at Katutura Intermediate Hospital. The High Court settlement was reached without any admission of liability by the State, which had previously denied that any sexual assault occurred.
12 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A minibus operated by the Ministry of Health and Social Services crashed between Okahandja and Otjiwarongo on Friday, killing eleven people including two nurses and a driver. Sources dispute the ministry's claim that eight victims were patients, alleging they were hitchhikers picked up along the route, which has complicated identification efforts.
5 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A minibus transporting eight patients from Khorixas District Hospital to Katutura Intermediate Hospital crashed into a truck while avoiding a kudu between Okahandja and Otjiwarongo on Friday, killing two nurses and a hospital driver. The Ministry of Health and Social Services reports that 11 lives were lost in the accident.
3 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Swapo president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah defended the ruling party's construction of a multimillion-dollar headquarters near Katutura Intermediate Hospital, saying party member contributions for the project cannot be redirected to government facilities, and that members' taxes already support such state purposes.
26 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's government has begun phased implementation of Vision April 2026, an initiative to transform public healthcare by improving accessibility, quality and citizen confidence. The programme, which mandates senior government officials to use public facilities starting April 2024, includes infrastructure upgrades, N$239 million in medical equipment procurement and recruitment of 2,307 health workers, with expansion to additional facilities planned for 2027.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare rejected claims that public hospitals are creating special VIP units for government officials, saying the government's focus is improving healthcare for all Namibians. He highlighted seven major health facilities earmarked for upgrades and announced Vision April 2026, a programme requiring senior officials to use public hospitals to improve service quality nationwide.
16 April 2026 · New Era →
Minister Veikko Nekundi presented the 2026/2027 budget allocation of N$592.972 million for the Department of Works to the National Assembly, with N$499 million for operational costs and N$93.972 million for capital investment. The budget addresses public infrastructure development, government asset management, and maintenance of state facilities across five programmes.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah announced significant progress in healthcare delivery, including the full upgrading of seven major hospitals, direct procurement of medicines that has saved over N$221.5 million and increased medicine availability from 49% to 57%, and the recruitment of 3,471 healthcare workers. The government has also procured medical equipment including CT scan machines, ambulances, and specialized units such as ICUs and dialysis centers nationwide.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
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.
2 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has failed to complete or begin construction on at least five district and intermediate hospitals announced between 2007 and 2024, with the oldest project at Ondangwa dating back 19 years. The health ministry attributes the delays to funding constraints, contractor failures, and pandemic disruptions, while health workers and residents warn that the lack of accessible facilities forces patients to travel dangerously long distances for care.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia Premier Football League top scorer Petrus Stephanus has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025/26 season after suffering a tibia and fibula fracture during FC Ongos' 2-0 defeat to KK Palace FC on Sunday. The 31-year-old striker, who had 12 goals in 26 matches, underwent successful surgery and is recovering at Katutura Intermediate Hospital.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has clarified that Phase 1 of "Vision April 2026", beginning 1 April 2026, applies only to 294 senior government officials and not to teachers, nurses, police, or general civil servants. The directive aims to strengthen public healthcare, with designated facilities across the country prepared through infrastructure upgrades and equipment procurement worth N$239 million.
14 March 2026 · Informanté →
Keetmanshoop District Hospital will house a new dialysis unit with five machines, allowing residents with chronic kidney failure to access treatment locally rather than travel to Windhoek. The facility, completed in late 2024, is part of a national strategy to decentralise healthcare services across multiple regions.
14 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Health and Social Services Minister Esperance Luvindao presented a readiness strategy for Vision April 2026, a directive requiring civil servants to seek healthcare in public facilities rather than private providers. The implementation plan includes recruitment of over 2,000 health workers, improved medicines procurement, equipment upgrades, and a phased rollout beginning April 1 with senior leaders at seven designated public hospitals.
2 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Construction of a planned 500-bed state hospital in Windhoek's Havana settlement has not yet commenced, two years after a 2024 groundbreaking ceremony, despite being scheduled for 2027 completion. Residents and opposition parties question the project's progress, while the health ministry reports that preliminary infrastructure work including road and utility connections is underway.
27 February 2026 · The Namibian →
A former magistrate Jaco Kennedy and co-accused Raymond Cloete have failed in applications to be discharged on most counts in a rape trial before Windhoek High Court; Kennedy was discharged on only one of eight counts he sought to dismiss, while Cloete was unsuccessful on all three counts he applied to be discharged from.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services accepted two portable ultrasound machines valued at N$90,000 each from the Capricorn Foundation for Maxuilili Clinic in Tobias Hainyeko constituency. The donation aims to improve maternal and child health outcomes by enabling ultrasound services at the primary care level and reducing the need for patient referrals to hospitals.
21 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Dr Hafeni Undari has become Namibia's first orthopaedic surgeon trained entirely within the country, completing his fellowship examination in 2024. His qualification reduces the need for Namibians to seek treatment abroad and strengthens local specialist capacity in public hospitals and rural areas.
13 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibian health officials say the human papillomavirus vaccine, introduced in August 2025 and now part of routine immunisation, is safe and effective at preventing cervical cancer, dismissing misinformation circulating among parents about claims that it causes sterility or targets Africans. Officials note that cervical cancer is the second leading cause of death among women in Namibia and can be prevented through vaccination and screening.
6 February 2026 · The Namibian →
A police officer at the serious crimes unit shot and injured his girlfriend after an argument at her home on Saturday, then fatally shot himself. The victim survived and is receiving treatment; a friend said the officer had threatened to kill her on at least three prior occasions.
28 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Dr Hafeni Undari has become Namibia's first orthopedic surgeon fully trained within the country, completing his specialist qualification through COSECSA in 2024 after training at Namibian hospitals. His achievement demonstrates that the country's health system can now produce internationally-standard specialists locally, reducing reliance on foreign-trained doctors and improving patient access to specialist care.
23 January 2026 · New Era →