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Katutura intermediate hospital

Katutura Intermediate Hospital — public healthcare facility in Windhoek where patients receive care and treatment services.

2023-09-112026-10-22

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May 2026
3 MayThe Namibian
Katutura Intermediate Hospital was destination for patient transport from Khorixas District Hospital
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“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 crash
April 2026
17 AprNew Era
Katutura Intermediate Hospital is designated as Phase 1 facility under Vision April 2026
Source
“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 healthcare
15 AprThe Namibian
Katutura intermediate hospital had installed medical gas systems
Source
“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 Assembly
March 2026
17 MarThe Namibian
Stephanus was transported to and underwent successful operation at Katutura Intermediate Hospital
Source
“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’ season
14 MarThe Namibian
Katutura Intermediate Hospital was officially inaugurated on 11 September 2024.
Source
“"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 Keetmanshoop
February 2026
24 FebThe Namibian
Katutura Intermediate Hospital is alleged to be near location where Kennedy and Cloete raped a woman
Source
“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 Court

Society

Court upholds health ministry accountant's dismissal ruling

The News

The High Court dismissed former ministry of health and social services senior accountant Ricardo Hitikua's appeal against his dismissal for being absent from work for more than 30 consecutive days. Acting judge David Mangota ruled that weekends and public holidays count towards the statutory period of absence under the Public Service Act, finding that the law refers to consecutive calendar days rather than working days.

5 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →

Today

Court upholds health ministry accountant's dismissal ruling
The High Court dismissed former ministry of health and social services senior accountant Ricardo Hitikua's appeal against his dismissal for being absent from work for more than 30 consecutive days. Acting judge David Mangota ruled that weekends and public holidays count towards the statutory period of absence under the Public Service Act, finding that the law refers to consecutive calendar days rather than working days.
5 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 14 October

21 former Katutura Hospital workers awarded N$2.78m compensation
A labour arbitrator has ordered the Ministry of Health and Social Services to pay N$2.78 million to 21 former employees of Katutura Intermediate Hospital whose fixed-term contracts were not renewed at the end of 2022. The arbitrator found the dismissal was without valid reason or fair procedure, and awarded each worker 27 months' salary in compensation.
14 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 30 September

Over 120 medical laboratory science students face deregistration
More than 120 medical laboratory science students at the Namibia University of Science and Technology face academic disruption and possible deregistration due to limited work-integrated learning placements. The Namibia National Students Organisation met with Nust administration to resolve the issue, with some students already deregistered and others uncertain about their academic futures.
30 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Man kills girlfriend, then fatally shoots himself in Freedomland
A 38-year-old woman was shot dead by her 41-year-old boyfriend on 28 September 2026 in Freedomland, Windhoek, following what was reported as a short argument; the man then turned the gun on himself and died at hospital the next day.
30 September 2026 · Informanté →
Katima Mulilo Hospital seeks intermediate status to reduce referrals
Katima Mulilo District Hospital refers an average of 30 patients monthly to facilities outside the Zambezi region, with 372 referrals recorded between April 2024 and March 2025. The Health Ministry plans to upgrade the hospital to intermediate status through introducing specialised services, recruiting qualified professionals, and expanding infrastructure, including a newly commissioned Intensive Care Unit.
30 September 2026 · New Era →

Monday 28 September

MVA patients referred to private hospitals due to state facility limits
Health minister Esperance Luvindao told parliament that State hospitals cannot always treat Motor Vehicle Accident Fund patients because of limited clinical expertise, theatre space, and intensive care beds. The MVA Fund, financed through a fuel levy, has invested in public health facilities for nearly two decades and continues working to strengthen public healthcare.
28 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Sunday 27 September

Ministry overpaid staff on study leave N$8 million, audit finds
The Ministry of Health and Social Services paid over N$8 million in fixed overtime to 40 staff members on full-time study leave, according to an auditor general report. A medical doctor alone received N$415 000 in salary and benefits while on unauthorised leave from February to July 2024, with no documentation showing staff were seconded to perform overtime duties.
27 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Health Ministry to announce medical intern agreement in October
The Ministry of Health and Social Services will announce an employment and placement agreement for medical interns in the first week of October, following lengthy discussions among parties involved. Minister Luvindao cited financial resources and service demand as determinants of absorption capacity and noted the ministry is coordinating with learning institutions to align student intake with demand.
27 September 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 10 September

Doctor denies rape charge, cites food dispute in bail hearing
Rape-accused medical doctor Dennis Noa told Ondangwa Magistrate's Court he wanted a 26-year-old complainant to leave his residence after a two-night stay because the man had eaten his food, including expensive salami, and that their sexual encounters were consensual. Noa is accused of raping the man on 18 June, which he denies.
10 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 9 September

Physiotherapists warn cardiovascular disease now affects younger people
High blood pressure and strokes, traditionally associated with older people, are increasingly affecting younger age groups, according to a senior physiotherapist at Katutura Intermediate Hospital. This year's World Physiotherapy Day focuses on cardiovascular disease and stroke awareness to help communities understand the growing burden these conditions place on the health system.
9 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 3 September

High Court allows N$13m medical negligence claim to proceed
The Windhoek High Court has dismissed a special plea by the government and health minister in a case where a woman is suing them for N$13 million after a surgical needle fragment was left in her body during 2016 surgery at Katutura Intermediate Hospital. The dismissal allows her medical negligence claim to continue.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
High Court allows N$13m negligence lawsuit over surgical needle to proceed
A woman is suing the ministry of health and social services and the government for N$13 million after a surgical needle allegedly broke and became lodged in her uterus during a procedure at Katutura Intermediate Hospital in February 2016. The High Court rejected the state's attempt to have the lawsuit dismissed on prescription grounds, allowing the claim to proceed, though the court has not yet ruled on whether negligence occurred.
3 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
High Court allows N$13m medical negligence lawsuit to proceed
The High Court has rejected the state's attempt to dismiss a N$13 million lawsuit filed by a woman who alleges a surgical needle broke and became lodged in her uterus during a 2016 procedure at Katutura Intermediate Hospital. Judge Thomas Masuku ruled that the claim had not expired on prescription, allowing the negligence case to proceed.
3 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 21 August

Onandjokwe urged to reduce trauma patient transfers
Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital has been equipped with specialised medical equipment worth approximately N$4 million, including a C-Arm imaging machine and orthopaedic tools, to strengthen its capacity to handle trauma and orthopaedic cases locally. The regional health director urged the facility to treat eligible trauma patients on-site rather than transferring them to other providers.
21 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 11 August

Ministry completes 210km railway network upgrade in 2025/26
The Ministry of Works and Transport upgraded and completed 210 kilometres of railway infrastructure during the 2025/26 financial year as part of efforts to upgrade, construct, maintain and modernise the national railway network through TransNamib. Progress was also recorded on multiple rail projects including the Kranzberg–Otjiwarongo upgrade, where 16,300 tonnes of rails and 48 turnouts were delivered representing 40% completion of Lot 1.
11 August 2026 · New Era →

Saturday 8 August

Teacher sentenced to 25 years for wife's death
A teacher convicted of murdering his wife in a knife attack in their Windhoek home in April 2019 has been sentenced to 25 years' imprisonment. Acting judge Herman January rejected the defendant's claims of automatism and amnesia during the fatal stabbing.
8 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 31 July

Young Namibian describes vaping addiction leading to serious lung condition
A 27-year-old Namibian man shares his story of vaping addiction that began during Covid-19 lockdown and progressed to repeated hospital admissions and a serious lung condition, despite warnings from doctors about the dangers, particularly given his pre-existing asthma.
31 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 28 July

Student nurse awaits MVA Fund compensation since 2022 accident
A student nurse says the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund has not compensated her for a road accident from October 2022, forcing her to pay her own medical bills at private hospitals. She alleges the MVA Fund failed to register her case despite police notification of her transfer to Windhoek.
28 July 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 21 July

Health ministry seeks dismissal of medical negligence lawsuit
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has applied to the High Court to dismiss a N$13 million lawsuit filed by a woman who alleges a doctor left a needle in her uterus during surgery in February 2016, resulting in infertility and pain. The ministry argues the case was filed in March 2023, more than three years after the alleged incident, exceeding the maximum three-year period allowed to institute legal action.
21 July 2026 · Informanté →
Rape-accused doctor Dennis Noa seeks bail to resume work
Medical doctor Dennis Noa, arrested in connection with the alleged rape of a 26-year-old man at a public hospital premises, asked the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court to grant him bail so he can return to his duties. The state opposed bail, citing rape as a serious offence and arguing that release could risk witness interference, further offences, or absconding.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 20 July

Health ministry investigates alleged rape at Onandjokwe Hospital
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has initiated administrative investigations into an alleged rape incident on 19 July 2026 at Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital, following the arrest of medical intern Dennis Noa (31), who was denied bail in Ondangwa Magistrate's Court. Noa was previously acquitted of a similar rape charge at Katutura Intermediate Hospital in 2021.
20 July 2026 · Informanté →
Doctor arrested in second rape investigation within five years
A 31-year-old doctor at Onandjokwe Hospital was arrested over the weekend on allegations of raping a 26-year-old man at his room. The arrest comes three years after the Windhoek High Court acquitted the doctor of a separate rape charge involving an 18-year-old patient at Katutura Intermediate Hospital.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 6 July

State lawyers accused of mishandling medical claims, losing millions
Government lawyers are accused of mishandling health-related legal cases and potentially sharing settlement payouts with senior ministry officials and claimants' lawyers. Between 2019 and 2024, the health ministry spent N$14.7m on medical claims, with about N$5.5m spent over the past year, amid delays in a nationwide medico-legal training programme.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 28 June

Khomas region achieves 95% HIV status awareness among residents
Khomas governor Sam Nujoma said the region has recorded 95% HIV status awareness among people living with HIV, while the government has committed more than N$59.2 million towards healthcare infrastructure projects including hospital renovations and upgrades.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 25 June

Four Gibeon police officers investigated for assaulting civilians
Four police officers in Gibeon are under investigation for allegedly assaulting three civilians during a dispute over Liquor Act violations. One civilian was transferred to Katutura Hospital with possible kidney and head injuries; the three have been charged with drinking in public and unruly behaviour.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 24 June

City of Windhoek legal advisor faces assault charges
A legal advisor at the City of Windhoek is facing assault charges for allegedly striking a teacher at Ella du Plessis Secondary School with a stick during an incident on school premises. The confrontation arose after a dispute involving the advisor's son and the teacher.
24 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 19 June

Public servant testifies low salaries trap workers in debt
A senior cleaner at Katutura Intermediate Hospital testified before parliament's economics committee that low-income public servants are trapped in debt cycles because salaries—around N$4,000 per month after allowances—are insufficient for basic living expenses. She called for Grade 15 positions to be abolished and cleaners placed at Grade 12, and recommended compulsory financial literacy programmes to prevent debt dependency.
19 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 11 June

Gobabis man claims stabbing by girlfriend in May
A 42-year-old man says his girlfriend of five years stabbed him in the abdomen at his Gobabis home in May after he ended their relationship. He was treated at Gobabis State Hospital and later Katutura Intermediate Hospital for injuries that led to complications including infection and fever.
11 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 9 June

Road experts criticise Windhoek speed humps on major highways
Road transport experts have criticised the installation of speed humps on major highways around Windhoek by the Roads Authority and Ministry of Works and Transport, warning the measure could increase accidents and congestion rather than improve road safety. Experts and officials have called for pedestrian bridges instead, with the transport minister describing the speed humps as a temporary measure.
9 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 1 June

Teacher convicted of murdering wife in Windhoek
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 →