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The Namibian
Lilani Brinkman expressed concern about data exchange as bargaining tool for donor assistance
“Brinkman last week told The Namibian she is concerned about the issue of data exchange.”
US health deal faces data privacy backlash in NamibiaThe Namibian
Independent Patriots for Change member of parliament Lilani Brinkman questioned minister of health and social services Esperance Luvindao about concerns over sharing of medical data
“Independent Patriots for Change member of parliament and shadow health minister Lilani Brinkman in March questioned minister of health and social services Esperance Luvindao about concerns over the sharing of medical data.”
‘Critical moment’Namibian Sun
Brinkman alleged that transport challenges contributed to deaths of pregnant woman and her sister
“She alleged that the transport challenges contributed to the deaths of an eight-month-pregnant woman and her sister, who were reportedly transported in a police vehicle because no ambulance was available.”
Luvindao detaches ambulance shortage from Mariental deathsThe Namibian
Lilani Brinkman gave notice to question health minister on anaesthetic shortages on 23 April
“Independent Patriots for Change member of parliament Lilani Brinkman gave notice that she will question health and social services minister Esperance Luvindao on the matter on 23 April.”
No anaesthetic, no surgeries at OnandjokweThe Namibian
Independent Patriots for Change shadow minister of health Lilani Brinkman says when state facilities are efficient and competitive, citizens will voluntarily choose them
“Independent Patriots for Change shadow minister of health Lilani Brinkman says when state facilities are efficient and competitive, citizens will voluntarily choose them.”
President Nandi-Ndaitwah to use public hospitals under Psemas directiveNew Era
Independent Patriots for Change parliamentarian Lilani Brinkman questioned Luvindao on the legalities of the N$15 million backed innovation hub
“Meanwhile, Luvindao was questioned on 11 September 2025 by Independent Patriots for Change parliamentarian Lilani Brinkman about the legalities of the N$15 million backed innovation hub, which this publication reported included approximately a N$3 million grant from the European Union and Germany to produce essential laboratory consumables, including virus specimen tubes and urine/stool cups.”
NIP’s manufacturing hub above board – LuvindaoNamibia's government has rejected a US proposal for health data and specimen-sharing worth over N$145 million per year for HIV and tuberculosis programmes, citing sovereignty and privacy violations. The US withdrew the biological specimen component in November 2025, though data-sharing negotiations continue.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's government has rejected a US proposal for health data and specimen-sharing worth over N$145 million per year for HIV and tuberculosis programmes, citing sovereignty and privacy violations. The US withdrew the biological specimen component in November 2025, though data-sharing negotiations continue.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia and the US are negotiating new health sector funding to determine the future of HIV financing in the country, with negotiations intensifying since US President Donald Trump's return to power and the dismantling of USAID. The talks are contentious over data-sharing provisions, with recipient countries concerned that deals tie health aid to data access and critical minerals, though a US government source claims negotiations do not include sharing of personally identifiable data.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Empowerment Centre for Vulnerable Children in Lüderitz called for increased support for food, educational materials and other resources during a Parliamentary Standing Committee oversight visit to child-care facilities in //Kharas and Hardap regions. The centre provides breakfast and lunch to children and produces learning materials from recycled items, but says monthly food assistance remains insufficient and quality educational materials are needed.
27 August 2026 · Informanté →
Health and Social Services Minister Esperance Luvindao rejected claims that ambulance shortages caused deaths in an August 2025 Mariental road crash, saying reports of unavailable emergency vehicles are inaccurate. An Independent Patriots for Change MP had raised concerns about ambulance availability, staffing, and the operational status of the oxygen plant at Mariental State Hospital, alleging transport challenges contributed to the deaths of a pregnant woman and her sister.
29 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital has suspended all elective surgical procedures after running out of critical anaesthetic agents required for general anaesthesia, with similar supply constraints affecting the Central Medical Stores. The suspension is intended to prioritize limited supplies for emergency cases, and has raised parliamentary concerns about patient safety and operational stability at public health facilities.
16 April 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will use public health facilities after issuing a directive for state employees under the Public Service Employees Medical Aid Scheme (Psemas) to do the same as part of healthcare system reform. The Ministry of Health says it is strengthening medicine supply and staffing, though some civil servants question whether public hospitals are adequately resourced to handle increased patient loads.
25 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Health says the Namibia Institute of Pathology's new manufacturing hub, which produces specimen collection tubes locally, is above board and complies with EU safety standards. Phase Two aims to supply the SADC region's 417 million people, though a parliamentary question raised concerns about the project's mandate under the NIP Act and a potential conflict of interest involving the board chairperson.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
A 15-member Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality and Social Services commenced visits to capital projects initiated by the Ministry of Health and Social Services in Otjozondjupa region. The committee is conducting oversight and evaluation of the projects, following reports from the regional governor that many health infrastructure projects in the region remain dormant, incomplete, or non-functional despite multi-year budgeting.
20 January 2026 · New Era →