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Friday, 24 April 2026
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Walters Kamaya

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Government halts medical store construction, leans toward renting Ramatex facility

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Namibia's Ministry of Health and Social Services has abruptly suspended a tender process for building a N$194 million central medical store and is instead planning to lease and renovate part of the Ramatex Rhino Garments building at N$100,000 monthly, a pivot that the Global Fund (which approved the original construction plan) is reportedly discussing with the government.

13 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 13 March

  1. Government halts medical store construction, leans toward renting Ramatex facility

    Namibia's Ministry of Health and Social Services has abruptly suspended a tender process for building a N$194 million central medical store and is instead planning to lease and renovate part of the Ramatex Rhino Garments building at N$100,000 monthly, a pivot that the Global Fund (which approved the original construction plan) is reportedly discussing with the government.

    13 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 9 March

  1. Namibian health students in Zambia lack scholarship funds

    The National African Students' Association has raised alarm over unpaid scholarship funds leaving Namibian government-sponsored health students in Zambia unable to pay for meals, accommodation, or tuition. The health ministry said it is preparing a statement on the issue.

    9 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 4 February

  1. Zambezi region reaches over 42,000 children in polio vaccination drive

    The Zambezi region vaccinated 42,478 children against polio in a recent nationwide campaign, achieving high coverage with strong parent cooperation, though flooded roads hindered access to some remote areas. The health ministry urged parents to participate in a second vaccination round scheduled for 24–27 February 2026.

    4 February 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 3 February

  1. New HIV injection approved but condoms remain essential

    Namibia has registered Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injection to prevent HIV, which health experts welcome as an important addition to prevention efforts. Experts warn the injection does not protect against other sexually transmitted infections or pregnancy, and stress that condoms and other preventive measures must continue.

    3 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 21 January

  1. Agriculture expert warns work visa delays disrupt food security

    Agriculture specialist Bertus Kruger has urged the Ministry of Home Affairs to promptly renew work visas for foreign experts in agricultural projects, warning that delays could disrupt vital food security initiatives relying on advisers from Angola, Zimbabwe, and the EU. The home affairs ministry recently extended an amnesty for overstaying foreign nationals to 20 January, and a health ministry spokesperson stressed that all ministries must ensure foreign staff have legal immigration status.

    21 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 15 January

  1. Poliovirus detected in Kavango East triggers nationwide vaccination drive

    The Ministry of Health and Social Services has intensified a national polio vaccination campaign after poliovirus type 2 was detected in sewage samples in Kavango East in November 2025, though no clinical cases have been reported. The ministry plans nationwide vaccination rounds in January and February targeting children under 10, with house-to-house campaigns supported by the UN and World Health Organisation.

    15 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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