Also known as: Hon. Winnie Moongo
Winnie Moongo — PDM MP who raises parliamentary questions on healthcare access, consumer protection, and public service issues.
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New Era
Health professional and MP Winnie Moongo said SPPS initiative represents critical opportunity but political commitment needed
“Also weighing in, health professional and MP Winnie Moongo said the SPPS initiative represents a critical opportunity for SADC to strengthen healthcare systems, but political commitment is needed to turn the vision into reality.”
SADC’s medical paradoxThe Namibian
Winnie Moongo tabled motion calling for review of quality of health training and accreditation processes.
“The motion was tabled by Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) member of parliament Winnie Moongo in June 2025.”
Health training institutions decry accreditation delaysThe Namibian
Popular Democratic Movement MP Winnie Moongo tabled a motion calling for a review of the quality of health training and examination of accreditation processes
“The motion was tabled by Popular Democratic Movement member of parliament Winnie Moongo in June 2025, calling for a review of the quality of health training to determine whether programmes meet labour market needs, and to examine the accreditation processes of the Namibia Qualifications Authority and the Health Professions Council of Namibia.”
Unam nursing students turned away as training space runs out at clinicsWindhoek Observer
PDM Member of Parliament Winnie Moongo raised the issue of environmental health practitioners' grading in Parliament
“Meanwhile, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) Member of Parliament Winnie Moongo said she had already raised the issue of environmental health practitioners' grading in Parliament earlier this year and continues to advocate for reform.”
Environmental health practitioners petition govt for grade structure reviewWindhoek Observer
Winnie Moongo called on the health ministry to initiate a transparent, evidence-based job evaluation process
“Moongo called on the health ministry to initiate a transparent, evidence-based job evaluation process to ensure that qualifications, statutory responsibilities, and grading levels are properly aligned across the health sector.”
Environmental health practitioners petition govt for grade structure reviewWindhoek Observer
Winnie Moongo is asking the minister how many police stations are currently operating without adequate vehicles
“Moongo is asking the minister how many police stations are currently operating without adequate vehicles and what actions have been implemented to address persistent delays in vehicle maintenance and repairs within the police fleet.”
PDM MP questions minister on police vehicle shortagesWindhoek Observer
Winnie Moongo called on the government to prioritise the mental well-being of psychiatric nurses
“Meanwhile, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) member of parliament Winnie Moongo called on the government to prioritise the mental well-being of nurses working in psychiatric departments.”
‘Nurses must be supported and protected’ — NanuThe Namibian
Winnie Moongo said there are no blood banks in ||Kharas and Hardap regions
“"There are no blood banks in the ||Kharas and Hardap regions.”
No blood banks in ||Kharas and Hardap regions – MPThe Namibian
Winnie Moongo revealed this in the National Assembly on Wednesday
“She revealed this in the National Assembly on Wednesday while posing questions to minister of health and social services Esperance Luvindao.”
No blood banks in ||Kharas and Hardap regions – MPThe Namibian
Winnie Moongo raised concerns over data expiration policies and time limits imposed by MTC and Telecom Namibia
“Popular Democratic Movement parliamentarian Winnie Moongo has raised concerns over data expiration policies and time limits imposed by Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) and Telecom Namibia (TN).”
Moongo takes aim at MTC and Telecom data expirationSADC governments spend billions on medicines and supplies, yet hospitals and clinics face shortages of essential drugs. A regional pooled procurement system, approved in 2017, would allow member states to combine purchasing power and negotiate better prices, but implementation remains slow nearly a decade later.
23 July 2026 · New Era →
SADC governments spend billions on medicines and supplies, yet hospitals and clinics face shortages of essential drugs. A regional pooled procurement system, approved in 2017, would allow member states to combine purchasing power and negotiate better prices, but implementation remains slow nearly a decade later.
23 July 2026 · New Era →
Members of Parliament have challenged the incoming Anti-Corruption Commission leadership to demonstrate independence and impartiality, with lawmakers warning that the institution's credibility depends on investigating corruption without fear or favour. Swapo MP Tobie Aupindi criticized the outgoing ACC leadership and alleged the commission had been weaponized to settle political scores and applied investigations selectively.
14 July 2026 · New Era →
Health training institutions have called for a streamlined, harmonised accreditation system to reduce duplicate inspections and regulatory overlap. They cite long approval processes and a shortage of clinical training sites as obstacles to training health professionals.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Nursing students at the University of Namibia are being turned away from some clinics because student numbers are growing faster than the capacity of health facilities to supervise clinical placements. Unam's executive dean told Parliament that overcrowding has become one of the university's biggest challenges.
4 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Environmental health practitioners and assistants across Namibia have petitioned the ministry of health and social services to review and upgrade their profession's grading structure, arguing that their qualifications and responsibilities are not adequately reflected in the current public service framework. The practitioners, who hold honours degrees and diplomas respectively, perform essential public health functions including food safety, water quality monitoring, sanitation, waste management, vector control, and disease surveillance.
16 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A PDM member of parliament has tabled questions to the home affairs minister about persistent administrative and operational deficiencies in police stations, including inadequate fleet management, delayed vehicle maintenance, and uneven resource distribution between regions. She is seeking details on how many police stations lack adequate vehicles, measures to address maintenance delays, and the impact of suspended border patrol activities on border security.
4 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Construction of the Eenhana Town Council building, which began in 2018, remains incomplete due to non-payment of the contractor. The N$41 million project has had approximately N$27 million spent, with an estimated N$9 million still required for completion.
16 May 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Nurses Union says nurses remain the backbone of the healthcare system despite facing staff shortages, burnout, unsafe working conditions and limited professional development opportunities, and called on government, healthcare institutions and policymakers to prioritize nurses' welfare and protection. A PDM MP also called on government to prioritize the mental well-being of psychiatric nurses, proposing dedicated psychological support and a special mental wellness allowance for those working in psychiatric departments.
13 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Popular Democratic Movement MP Winnie Moongo told Parliament that ||Kharas and Hardap regions have no blood banks, forcing transfusions to be limited to district hospitals and leaving rural residents without timely access to blood. She highlighted that the national blood supply is consistently limited and that only 1% of Namibians donate blood, citing misconceptions about the donation process, and asked the health minister what plans exist to improve access and boost voluntary donations.
5 March 2026 · The Namibian →
PDM parliamentarian Winnie Moongo has raised concerns with the ICT minister about prepaid data expiration policies imposed by MTC and Telecom Namibia, arguing that consumers lose paid-for data due to restrictive usage timelines and that this disproportionately affects low-income and rural Namibians. She called on the Communications Regulatory Authority to ensure these practices align with consumer protection principles and public interest.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →