Ministry of Health and Social Services-Namibia

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HAUSHIKU APPOINTED AS NIP BOARD CHAIR

The Ministry of Health and Social Services extends its congratulations to Ms. Anselma Kunyanda Haushiku on Her Appointment as Chairperson of the NIP Board

The Ministry of Health and Social Services wishes to express its sincere appreciation to Dr. Stephanie Viljoen for her earlier acceptance to serve as Chairperson of the Namibia Institute of Pathology Limited (NIP) Board. Unfortunately, Dr. Viljoen was unable to continue as a member of the Board and subsequently tendered her resignation.

In accordance with section 9 of the Public Enterprises Governance Act No. 1 of 2019, the Minister of Health and Social Services has appointed Ms. Anselma Kunyanda Haushiku to fill this vacancy and to serve as Chairperson of the NIP Board. Ms. Haushiku brings with her a wealth of leadership, governance and strategic management experience.

The Ministry warmly congratulates Ms. Haushiku on her appointment and looks forward to her contributions in strengthening the governance and strategic oversight of NIP in support of Namibia’s healthcare system.

MHSS | NEW APPOINTMENT

The Ministry of Health and Social Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Idah Mendai, as Director of Special Programmes.

The Minister, Deputy Minister, Executive Director, Management and entire staff of the Ministry extends their full support and congratulates Ms. Mendai, on her appointment and wish her success in her new role.

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The Office of the Prime Minister is conducting a three-day Customer Care Charter Refresher training for staff members of the Ministry of Health and Social Services in Gobabis, Omaheke Region, from 16-18 June 2026.

The refresher aims to strengthen customer service skills, reinforce the principles of the Customer Care Charter, and promote a culture of professionalism, accountability, and people-centred service delivery across the public service.

Together, we are committed to delivering quality services with courtesy, respect, and excellence.

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MINISTRY OF HEALTH RECEIVES FIRST BATCH OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PROCURED DIRECTLY FROM MANUFACTURERS

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has received the first batch of medical equipment procured directly from manufacturers as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare service delivery across Namibia.

The equipment includes anaesthesia machines, ceiling-suspended theatre lights, mobile surgical lights, transport ventilators, neonatal ventilators, and infant incubators. These critical medical devices will be distributed to health facilities nationwide to enhance surgical services, critical care, and neonatal healthcare.

The arrival of the equipment marks an important milestone in the Ministry’s commitment to improving the quality of healthcare services and ensuring that healthcare workers have the necessary tools to provide efficient and effective care to patients.

Installation of some of the equipment has already commenced at health facilities in Windhoek, while the remaining installations are expected to take place at various facilities across the country before the end of June 2026.

This delivery forms part of the Ministry’s broader efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure, expand access to specialised services, and improve health outcomes for all Namibians in line with national development priorities under NDP 6.