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Friday, 24 April 2026
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Windhoek Central Hospital

Also known as: the hospital · WCH · Windhoek Central Hospital State mortuary

Windhoek Central Hospital — major public hospital where cataract surgical campaigns and cancer services are offered, and where senior officials are required to receive care under Vision April 2026.

Society

Windhoek Grade 1 pupil hospitalised after alleged assault by classmate's father

The News

A 7-year-old boy was hospitalised at Windhoek Central Hospital after allegedly being assaulted by the father of a classmate who discovered his son crying after an incident at school. The Namibian government says it is investigating the matter, with the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare condemning the incident and emphasising that no circumstance justifies violence against children.

11 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 11 March

  1. Windhoek Grade 1 pupil hospitalised after alleged assault by classmate's father

    A 7-year-old boy was hospitalised at Windhoek Central Hospital after allegedly being assaulted by the father of a classmate who discovered his son crying after an incident at school. The Namibian government says it is investigating the matter, with the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare condemning the incident and emphasising that no circumstance justifies violence against children.

    11 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 5 March

  1. Walvis Bay Oncology Centre opens for Erongo cancer patients

    The Walvis Bay Oncology Centre opened at Walvis Bay District Hospital, allowing cancer patients in Erongo to receive treatment closer to home rather than travelling to Windhoek. The facility was funded primarily by Langer Heinrich Uranium Mine and is part of efforts to decentralise cancer care services across Namibia.

    5 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 2 March

  1. Health Minister outlines plan for civil servants to use public hospitals

    Health and Social Services Minister Esperance Luvindao presented a readiness strategy for Vision April 2026, a directive requiring civil servants to seek healthcare in public facilities rather than private providers. The implementation plan includes recruitment of over 2,000 health workers, improved medicines procurement, equipment upgrades, and a phased rollout beginning April 1 with senior leaders at seven designated public hospitals.

    2 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 24 February

  1. Namclear donates N$755,284 to 20 community organisations

    Namclear allocated N$755,284 in its 2026 Corporate Social Responsibility budget, distributed among 20 foundations and institutions across Namibia. The funding supports education, environmental sustainability, humanitarian welfare, and emergency response initiatives, with managing director Fabian Tait emphasising education and youth development as central priorities.

    24 February 2026 · New Era →

Saturday 21 February

  1. Capricorn Foundation donates ultrasound machines to Maxuilili Clinic

    The Ministry of Health and Social Services accepted two portable ultrasound machines valued at N$90,000 each from the Capricorn Foundation for Maxuilili Clinic in Tobias Hainyeko constituency. The donation aims to improve maternal and child health outcomes by enabling ultrasound services at the primary care level and reducing the need for patient referrals to hospitals.

    21 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 13 February

  1. Dr Hafeni Undari: Namibia's first locally trained orthopaedic surgeon

    Dr Hafeni Undari has become Namibia's first orthopaedic surgeon trained entirely within the country, completing his fellowship examination in 2024. His qualification reduces the need for Namibians to seek treatment abroad and strengthens local specialist capacity in public hospitals and rural areas.

    13 February 2026 · New Era →

Monday 9 February

  1. Ministry prioritises oncology services expansion to northern Namibia

    Health Minister Esperance Luvindao announced that the Ministry of Health will establish oncology services in Oshakati this year, with three specialist oncologists earmarked for the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital as part of efforts to decentralise cancer care and reduce treatment waiting times to a maximum of six weeks. The Ministry also plans to develop radiotherapy capacity, procure new brachytherapy equipment, and ensure availability of essential chemotherapy medicines.

    9 February 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 5 February

  1. O&L donates N$500,000 to Windhoek Central Hospital cancer care

    Ohlthaver & List Group has donated N$500,000 to support cancer treatment at the AB May Cancer Care Centre at Windhoek Central Hospital. Health Minister Dr Esperance Luvindao said the government is committed to cancer prevention, early detection and treatment, and called on other corporate entities to join the effort.

    5 February 2026 · New Era →

  2. Health minister accepts cancer donation at Windhoek hospital

    Health Minister Esperance Luvindao accepted a donation from the Ohlthaver & List Group of Companies to support cancer control efforts at Windhoek Central Hospital on International Cancer Day. The ministry is developing a comprehensive National Cancer Control Programme, expanding oncology services to northern regions, and working to detect cancer at earlier stages when treatment is more effective and cost-efficient.

    5 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 4 February

  1. Namibia has only one public sector oncologist

    Health Minister Esperance Luvindao says Namibia has only one specialist oncologist in the public health sector, with six more in private practice, creating long waiting times and late-stage cancer diagnoses. The government is finalising a national cancer control programme and plans to decentralise services to northern regions, while four oncologists are being trained abroad to strengthen public sector capacity.

    4 February 2026 · The Namibian →

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