World Population Day Focus: Namibia marked World Population Day 2026 with a push to protect young people’s health and futures, spotlighting teenage pregnancy prevention and better choices for adolescents, with partners including UNFPA and WHO. Community Health & Inclusion: The Speaker of the National Assembly visited the Cheshire Home Facility in Zambezi, praising its residential, outreach and outpatient support for children with physical disabilities, while raising concerns about undocumented children “falling through the cracks.” Menstrual Health Support: Baboon City residents received practical training on making reusable sanitary pads, pairing menstrual hygiene education with skills and basic household support. Public Health Through Sport: Namibia’s Fishing Industry Wellness and Sport Games launched in Walvis Bay to promote unity, employee wellness and healthier workplaces. Hospital Care Boost: Rehoboth Hospital received a major diagnostic upgrade (N$3.9m), strengthening local services. Livestock Health for Food Security: Farmers’ unions launched a unified campaign to prevent foot-and-mouth disease, aiming to protect Namibia’s livestock sector and the nutrition and livelihoods it supports. Health System Accountability: Namibia’s health procurement risks were debated in an opinion piece, questioning whether direct procurement is staying an exception or becoming routine. Maternal & Child Safety: A report highlighted delays in police response after a child died from malnutrition in Okahandja, underscoring urgent needs in emergency support and care pathways.