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Namibia Institute of Pathology

Also known as: NIP · Namibia Institute of Pathology Limited

Namibia Institute of Pathology — pathology institute operating a specimen collection tube manufacturing hub and providing diagnostic services, currently led by acting CEO Vincent Nowaseb.

2024-08-052026-07-06
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  1. July 2026

  2. Windhoek Observer

    Namibia Institute of Pathology planned national research to examine how vitiligo affects different age groups, regions and communities

    Source

    “Anatomical pathologist Dr Nambuba Amundaba of the Namibia Institute of Pathology said the planned national research will examine how vitiligo affects different age groups, regions and communities, helping to generate local data that can inform future healthcare interventions.”

    ‘It is not witchcraft’: Namibia moves to tackle vitiligo stigma
  3. February 2026

  4. New Era

    Namibia Institute of Pathology manufactures specimen collection tubes locally

    Source

    “The hub manufactures specimen collection tubes locally, aiming to ensure a stable supply, reduce reliance on external supply chains and ensure uninterrupted health services for the 80% of the Namibian population dependent on public health.”

    NIP’s manufacturing hub above board – Luvindao

  5. The Namibian

    Namibia Institute of Pathology appointed Vincent Nowaseb as acting chief executive officer

    Source

    “The Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP) has appointed its chief operating officer, Vincent Nowaseb, as acting chief executive officer following the expiry of former CEO Kapena Tjombonde's contract.”

    Pathology institute appoints COO Nowaseb as acting CEO
Society

Namibia launches vitiligo research and support group initiative

The News

Health experts in Namibia have announced plans for the country's first research into vitiligo and establishment of a national patient support group, responding to widespread misconceptions that the skin condition is caused by witchcraft, is contagious, or linked to HIV. Despite growing concern over the stigma faced by patients, the country currently lacks national data on the condition, particularly affecting people in rural communities.

1 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Namibia launches vitiligo research and support group initiative

    Health experts in Namibia have announced plans for the country's first research into vitiligo and establishment of a national patient support group, responding to widespread misconceptions that the skin condition is caused by witchcraft, is contagious, or linked to HIV. Despite growing concern over the stigma faced by patients, the country currently lacks national data on the condition, particularly affecting people in rural communities.

    1 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Namibia marks World Vitiligo Day with call to end stigma

    Health experts and people living with vitiligo called for greater awareness and education to support those affected by the condition and correct misconceptions. A dermatologist explained that vitiligo is a non-contagious skin condition caused by the destruction of melanocytes and stressed it is not witchcraft, a curse, or anyone's fault.

    30 June 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 25 June

  1. Bryan Eiseb nominated to lead Namibia's Anti-Corruption Commission

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has nominated Bryan Eiseb, currently head of the Financial Intelligence Centre, to lead the Anti-Corruption Commission, with Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare tabling a motion in the National Assembly for parliamentary approval. Eiseb, 55, would succeed Paulus Noa, whose term as director general ends this month.

    25 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Intern doctor denies role in alleged insurance fraud scheme

    An Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital intern doctor has denied participating in a fraudulent Sanlam insurance scheme involving falsified medical reports and laboratory results amounting to more than N$2.1 million. The state alleges she worked with medical doctors, a former nurse, a criminal gang leader and 16 others to defraud the insurer by exchanging laboratory results and falsifying medical records.

    20 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Health professional proposes unified health framework for Namibia

    Namibia's health system is fragmented with high administrative costs and limited fiscal pooling. A health professional has proposed a Shared Prosperity Health Covenant framework to transform the system into a unified, equitable, and digitally enabled ecosystem that addresses disparities and promotes universal health coverage.

    20 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Ex-nurse accused of swapping lab results in insurance fraud

    A former Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital nurse is accused of exchanging laboratory results to facilitate a fraudulent insurance claim of N$1.2 million submitted to Sanlam Namibia in December 2024, allegedly in cohort with two doctors and an intern doctor. The state alleges that N$1.8 million in fraudulent claims were submitted, with portions of funds distributed to the accused and other alleged conspirators.

    19 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 7 May

  1. MTC appeals for more corporate internship support in Namibia

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited is calling on companies and institutions to create more internship opportunities for young Namibians through the Namibia National Internship Programme, which was launched in 2019 to help graduates enter the job market. MTC contributes N$2 million annually to the programme, which placed 332 interns in 2025 across more than 40 fields.

    7 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 25 March

  1. Namibia misses over one-third of TB cases, minister says

    Health and social services minister Esperance Luvindao says an estimated 34% of tuberculosis cases in Namibia go undetected, leaving infected people undiagnosed and outside the treatment system. The government notified 8,370 TB patients last year and achieved an 87% treatment success rate, but faces particular challenges in remote areas like Omaheke region, which it is addressing through active case finding and new national management guidelines.

    25 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 26 February

  1. Psemas reform raises questions about fairness and system capacity

    Three opinion pieces debate the government's plan to redirect Public Service Employee Medical Aid Scheme members to public healthcare facilities, weighing concerns about private sector job losses, the fairness of restricting access for those paying contributions, and whether equalisng access will worsen already strained public hospital capacity.

    26 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 24 February

  1. NIP manufacturing hub compliant, targets regional market expansion

    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 →

Sunday 1 February

  1. Pathology institute appoints COO Nowaseb as acting CEO

    The Namibia Institute of Pathology has appointed its chief operating officer Vincent Nowaseb as acting CEO following the expiry of former CEO Kapena Tjombonde's contract on 31 January. The board says Nowaseb brings institutional knowledge and continuity, and will guide the organisation during the interim period before a permanent CEO is appointed.

    1 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 20 January

  1. Political analysts question value of new Swapo think tank

    Political analysts say the government is overloaded with overlapping committees and advisers that duplicate work and delay service delivery. Critics argue the new Swapo think tank, comprising 37 appointed members, lacks independence and will produce little meaningful output, while a defending analyst says such bodies can help the party and government reassess decisions and plans.

    20 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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