… Namibia’s Therapeutics Information and Pharmacovigilance Centre, operating under the Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council, is responsible for monitoring medicine side effects and promoting safe medicine use in the country.
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Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council
Also known as: NMRC
Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council — government agency regulating medicines and related substances to ensure safety, effectiveness, and quality in Namibia.
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- May 2026
… In addition, reforms are underway at the Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council to improve operational efficiency and speed up product registration processes. …
Ministry moves to avert medicine crisis… Institutional reforms and capacity-building measures are also being pursued at the Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council (NMRC) to improve operational efficiency and accelerate application assessments and product registration processes. …
Health ministry moves to address medicine shortages… The ministry also said institutional reforms are being implemented at the Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council to improve turnaround times for applications and product registrations. …
Asoli says President is silent on medicine shortages- March 2026
… We will be working with the Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council to determine if any of the implicated batches have entered the Namibian market,’’ he said. …
Citro-Soda recall in SA raises safety concerns in NamibiaStaff Reporter THE Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao, has officially appointed new members of the Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council (NMRC). …
Health Minister appoints new members to Namibia Medicines Regulatory CouncilAdolf Kaure Health minister Dr Esperance Luvindao has requested newly appointed members for the Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council (NMRC) to declare their commercial interest within three months. …
Luvidao: Declare your interests- January 2026
Adolf Kaure The Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council (NMRC) has advised consumers to consult healthcare professionals when using zinc picolinate and selenium-containing supplements, particularly for children under the age of 18 years. …
Medicine council warns against zinc picolinateStaff Reporter THE Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council (NMRC) has urged the public to seek advice from healthcare professionals before using supplements containing zinc picolinate and selenium, particularly in the case of children, following reported safety concerns associated w …
Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council advises caution on Zinc Picolinate and Selenium supplementsThe Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council (NMRC) has advised the public and healthcare professionals to exercise caution when using products containing zinc picolinate and selenium, particularly in children under 18 years. …
Public urged to exercise caution with zinc picolinate and selenium in children
Society
Namibia strengthens medicine safety systems through African cooperation
The News
Namibia is strengthening its medicine safety systems as African countries push for closer regulatory cooperation through the African Medicines Agency to address concerns over counterfeit medicines and weak reporting systems for medicine side effects. The Ministry of Health and Social Services says stronger cooperation between African regulators would help countries respond faster to harmful medicines, improve monitoring of side effects and reduce dependence on foreign regulatory systems.
14 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Today
Namibia strengthens medicine safety systems through African cooperation
Namibia is strengthening its medicine safety systems as African countries push for closer regulatory cooperation through the African Medicines Agency to address concerns over counterfeit medicines and weak reporting systems for medicine side effects. The Ministry of Health and Social Services says stronger cooperation between African regulators would help countries respond faster to harmful medicines, improve monitoring of side effects and reduce dependence on foreign regulatory systems.
14 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Yesterday
Ministry reports essential medicines delivered, stock below target
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has intensified efforts to stabilise Namibia's pharmaceutical supply chain, with essential medicines and clinical supplies delivered to the Central Medical Stores over the past two weeks. The country's pharmaceutical stock service level currently stands at about 60%, below the targeted minimum of 80%, though urgent procurement interventions are showing progress.
19 May 2026 · New Era →
Monday 18 May
Health ministry adds supplies to address medicine shortages
The Ministry of Health reports that several essential pharmaceutical products are in short supply or out of stock at health facilities. The Central Medical Stores received pharmaceutical and clinical supplies between 27 April and 15 May 2026, including stocks of seizure control medication, blood glucose test strips, and blood pressure management drugs, intended to address urgent needs and stabilise inventory levels.
18 May 2026 · Informanté →
Asoli criticizes President's silence on hospital medicine shortages
The Asoli Progressive Party has criticized President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for what it describes as insufficient response to ongoing medicine shortages in public hospitals, with the party's president Josef Kauandenge saying the government has not acted with enough urgency. Public concern has grown in recent weeks after patients were referred to private pharmacies due to stock-outs, though the Ministry of Health and Social Services announced it will now provide monthly updates on pharmaceutical supplies, with current stock levels at about 60% of required quantities.
18 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Monday 23 March
Namibia monitors South African Citro-Soda recall for safety risks
Following a South African recall of Citro-Soda antacid batches, Namibia's Health Ministry is investigating whether affected products entered the local market and will consult with the Medicines Regulatory Council. The ministry has advised the public to remain vigilant and consult healthcare professionals if they experience unusual symptoms after using the product.
23 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 14 March
Health Minister appoints new Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council members
The Minister of Health and Social Services has officially appointed new members to the Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council, tasking them with regulating medicines and related substances to ensure products reaching the public are safe, effective, and of high quality. The minister warned against attempts to compromise the Council's integrity through corruption or favouritism.
14 March 2026 · Informanté →
Friday 13 March
Health minister requires council members to disclose interests
Health Minister Dr Esperance Luvindao has instructed newly appointed members of the Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council to declare any commercial interests in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry within three months, emphasising transparency and conflict-of-interest prevention. Failure to disclose conflicts can render council proceedings invalid or result in criminal penalties of up to N$8,000 in fines or two years' imprisonment.
13 March 2026 · New Era →
Tuesday 27 January
Medicines council advises caution with zinc, selenium supplements
Namibia's Medicines Regulatory Council has advised consumers to consult healthcare professionals before using zinc picolinate and selenium-containing supplements, particularly for children under 18. The council urged the public to report any suspected adverse events to the Therapeutic Information and Pharmacovigilance Centre.
27 January 2026 · New Era →
Wednesday 21 January
NMRC advises caution with zinc picolinate and selenium supplements
Namibia's Medicines Regulatory Council has urged the public to consult healthcare professionals before using supplements containing zinc picolinate and selenium, especially for children under 18, following safety concerns from South Africa's health regulator. The NMRC is not recalling the products but says consumers should seek professional advice, and has urged reporting of any adverse effects.
21 January 2026 · Informanté →
Monday 19 January
NMRC advises caution on zinc picolinate and selenium in children
The Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council has advised the public and healthcare professionals to exercise caution when using products containing zinc picolinate and selenium in children under 18, following South Africa's recall of similar products. While no Namibian recall has been mandated, the NMRC emphasises consulting healthcare professionals before giving these supplements to children and encourages reporting of adverse reactions.
19 January 2026 · The Namibian →