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Katima Mulilo renames three streets for national figures
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The Katima Mulilo Town Council has renamed three streets to honour prominent Namibian figures, including former health minister Dr Richard Kamwi.
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Richard Kamwi
Also known as: Dr. Richard Kamwi · Dr Richard Kamwi · Richard Nchabi Kamwi
Former Namibian health minister appointed president of the Society for AIDS in Africa, commenting on malaria response gaps.
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- June 2026
Namibian Sun
Dr Richard Kamwi was honoured with street renaming as former health minister
Source
“The streets were renamed in honour of former health minister Dr Richard Kamwi”
Katima renames streets to honour national icons- May 2026
Windhoek Observer
Dr Richard Kamwi has been appointed president of the Society for AIDS in Africa
Source
“Former minister of health and social services Dr Richard Kamwi has been appointed president of the Society for AIDS in Africa following a leadership handover ceremony and executive board transition meeting held from 14 to 15 May in Accra, Ghana.”
Kamwi to lead Africa’s AIDS and public health body- April 2026
Informanté
Dr. Richard Kamwi emphasised the need to sustain malaria elimination progress and maintain momentum towards elimination
Source
“Kamwi, who serves as the SADC Malaria Elimination 8 Ambassador, emphasised the need to sustain progress made over the years, strengthen community ownership, and maintain momentum towards elimination.”
Namibia strengthens push to eliminate malariaThe Namibian
Former health minister Richard Kamwi says one case constitutes an outbreak and the nation needs vaccination
Source
“Former health minister Richard Kamwi says one case constitutes an outbreak and the nation needs to continue with the vaccination campaign.”
Polio jabs despite no case ‘precautionary’The Namibian
Former health minister Richard Kamwi says Africa accounts for more than 80% of malaria deaths
Source
“Former health minister Richard Kamwi says Africa remains the most affected continent, accounting for more than 80% of malaria deaths, particularly among children under five and pregnant women.”
12 die from malaria in Omusati this year- February 2026
The Namibian
Richard Kamwi warned that Namibia is likely to record more malaria cases and deaths this year
Source
“Former health minister and malaria elimination ambassador Richard Kamwi on Tuesday warned that Namibia is likely to record more malaria cases and deaths this year.”
Malaria surge in Zambezi leaves villagers walking kilometres for treatmentThe Namibian
Richard Kamwi warned that Namibia is likely to record more malaria cases and deaths this year than in 2025
Source
“Former health minister and malaria elimination ambassador Richard Kamwi has warned that Namibia is likely to record more malaria cases and deaths this year than in 2025.”
Health ministry accused of failing to spray mosquitoes as malaria cases surge in northern NamibiaThe Namibian
Kamwi said the country's current malaria outbreak is due to poor execution of established control measures, particularly indoor residual spraying
Source
“Kamwi said the country's current malaria outbreak is due to the poor execution of established control measures, particularly indoor residual spraying, despite clear World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines and regional commitments to eliminate the disease.”
Health ministry accused of failing to spray mosquitoes as malaria cases surge in northern Namibia- December 2025
The Namibian
Former health minister Richard Kamwi said the cost may be prohibitively high for Namibia
Source
“In addition, former health minister Richard Kamwi said the cost may be prohibitively high for Namibia (an annual cost of nearly half a million Namibian dollars per patient).”
Will Namibia Be Sidelined in New HIV Prevention Rollout?- October 2022
The Namibian
Richard Kamwi came out with foreskins crusade
Source
“When Richard Kamwi came out with his foreskins crusade Namibian men were in a state of paranoia and uncertainty.”
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Katima Mulilo renames three streets for national figures
The Katima Mulilo Town Council has renamed three streets to honour prominent Namibian figures, including former health minister Dr Richard Kamwi.
7 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Wednesday 27 May
Katima Mulilo proposes renaming four streets after local leaders
Katima Mulilo Town Council has proposed renaming four streets after Richard Kamwi, justice Sylvester Mainga, liberation hero Judea Lyamboloma, and former Miss Namibia Happy Ntelamo, a move praised by Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda as reflecting heritage preservation and decolonisation.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 26 May
Dr Kamwi appointed president of Africa's AIDS body
Former Namibian health minister Dr Richard Kamwi has been appointed president of the Society for AIDS in Africa, an organisation focused on strengthening the continent's response to HIV, tuberculosis, hepatitis, emerging infectious diseases and broader public health issues. The appointment followed a leadership handover ceremony and executive board transition meeting held in Accra, Ghana on 14–15 May.
26 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Thursday 30 April
Namibia intensifies malaria elimination efforts amid rising cases
Namibia marked World Malaria Day 2026 by reaffirming its commitment to fight malaria, particularly in northern regions where cases are rising. Health Minister Dr. Esperance Luvindao stressed that malaria is preventable and treatable, calling for stronger prevention and early detection efforts supported by coordination with the Africa CDC, WHO, and regional partners.
30 April 2026 · Informanté →
Wednesday 29 April
Namibia launches polio vaccination despite no reported cases
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has started a nationwide polio vaccination campaign following virus detections in sewage at Rundu and Gobabis, with the health minister declaring an outbreak despite no confirmed cases. The last reported polio cases in Namibia occurred in 2006, when 35 cases and 11 deaths were recorded.
29 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 27 April
Twelve deaths from malaria in Omusati region in 2026
Twelve people died from malaria in Omusati region in the first four months of 2026, with the region recording 7,410 confirmed cases out of 57,180 nationally, according to statistics released by Omusati governor Immanuel Shikongo during World Malaria Day commemoration. Countrywide, 61 people have died and 3,067 were hospitalised, with the governor describing the figures as alarming.
27 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 6 February
Malaria surge in Zambezi forces villagers to walk kilometres for treatment
The Zambezi region is experiencing a spike in malaria cases, with residents in Kongola constituency forced to walk over 10 kilometres to reach clinics due to lack of transport and services. The region recorded about 2,026 cases and four deaths this year, with community activists calling for preventive measures including mosquito net distribution, while health authorities say an outbreak response has been activated.
6 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 5 February
Malaria cases surge 68% in northern Namibia amid spraying failures
Malaria cases in Namibia rose sharply to 8,760 infections in the first four weeks of 2025, up 68% from the same period last year, with one death recorded. Former health minister Richard Kamwi blamed the outbreak on the Ministry of Health's failure to meet WHO's 85% indoor residual spraying standard and warned of more cases and deaths this year than in 2025, compounded by rainfall patterns favoring mosquito breeding.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →