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Friday, 24 April 2026
A daily Namibian brief · Est. 2026
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Organization

World Health Organisation

Also known as: WHO · World Health Organization

UN health agency referenced in Namibian coverage of disease outbreaks, prevention standards, and health emergencies including malaria, Nipah virus, and leprosy.

Society

Japan, UN fund health projects targeting emergency preparedness

The News

Japan, the UN, and global partners have launched major investments to strengthen Namibia's health system, including three key projects focused on emergency preparedness, disease prevention, and diagnostic capacity. The initiatives, valued at approximately N$18.4 million, will benefit more than 118,000 people across eight hospitals and vulnerable regions including Kunene, Omusati, and Otjozondjupa.

22 April 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 22 April

  1. Japan, UN fund health projects targeting emergency preparedness

    Japan, the UN, and global partners have launched major investments to strengthen Namibia's health system, including three key projects focused on emergency preparedness, disease prevention, and diagnostic capacity. The initiatives, valued at approximately N$18.4 million, will benefit more than 118,000 people across eight hospitals and vulnerable regions including Kunene, Omusati, and Otjozondjupa.

    22 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 16 April

  1. Researcher identifies antimalarial drug resistance markers in Namibia

    Lydia Eloff, a University of Namibia PhD candidate in malaria genomics, has identified molecular markers associated with drug resistance in Namibia using genomic tools. Her research, which won the Best Student Researcher Award, is informing national surveillance efforts and therapeutic efficacy studies as the country experiences rising malaria cases, particularly in northeastern regions.

    16 April 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 15 April

  1. African health worker migration rooted in colonial power structures

    A health education researcher argues that the migration of healthcare workers from poorer to wealthier countries is not simply driven by individual choice, but is shaped by colonial legacies and global inequality. Solutions require African governments to invest in local retention and working conditions, while high-income countries must reduce reliance on international recruitment and reform global knowledge hierarchies that devalue non-Western expertise.

    15 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 12 April

  1. Namibia's road safety crisis demands stronger enforcement and cultural change

    An opinion piece argues that Namibia's persistently high road-crash death rate—among the world's highest per capita—stems from preventable human behaviours like speeding, drunk driving, and reckless overtaking, worsened by societal tolerance and weak enforcement. The author calls for zero tolerance policies, licence suspensions for repeat offenders, and strict consequences for traffic violations to protect lives.

    12 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 9 April

  1. Walvis Bay dumpsite becomes informal settlement amid health risks

    A controlled landfill in Walvis Bay has transformed into an informal settlement housing over 100 shacks and more than 300 people, with residents reporting illegal tyre burning, undercover prostitution, domestic violence, and drug activity. The situation raises serious environmental and health concerns for surrounding communities, prompting authorities to engage stakeholders on de-proclaiming the portion within Dorob National Park to enable better municipal management.

    9 April 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 8 April

  1. WHO suspends Gaza medical evacuations after worker killed

    The World Health Organisation has suspended medical evacuations from Gaza to Egypt after a security incident in which a WHO contract worker was killed. Israel said its soldiers opened fire on an unmarked vehicle that posed an immediate threat and continued to accelerate toward troops.

    8 April 2026 · New Era →

  2. Namibia urged to strengthen prevention as child deaths persist

    Unicef's country representative warned during World Health Day that thousands of Namibian newborns continue to die in their first days of life and children under five remain vulnerable to preventable diseases including malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea. While Namibia has made progress in maternal and child health, officials stressed the need for preventive interventions and science-backed responses to emerging threats.

    8 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 7 April

  1. WHO calls on stakeholders to support science for health

    The World Health Organisation has called on governments, scientists, health workers, and the public to stand with science to protect lives and rebuild trust. Namibia's Ministry of Health and Social Services is marking World Health Day on 7 April at Okapale, Goreagab in Windhoek.

    7 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 2 April

  1. Poor oral hygiene linked to serious systemic diseases

    A Windhoek dentist warns that accumulated oral bacteria can enter the bloodstream and cause cardiovascular disease, respiratory infections, Alzheimer's disease, and other serious conditions. He advises brushing and flossing twice daily and visiting a dentist every six months to prevent these preventable diseases.

    2 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 27 March

  1. Bus disaster kills 24 in Bangladesh river crossing

    Rescue teams in Bangladesh recovered 24 bodies, including five children, after a bus with around 50 passengers sank into the Padma River at a ferry crossing near Dhaka on Wednesday. The incident highlights ongoing road safety challenges in South Asia, where deadly crashes are common due to poor infrastructure and vehicle maintenance.

    27 March 2026 · New Era →

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