Tobacco Control: Namibia’s Ministry of Health proposes stronger anti-smoking rules, including bans in indoor public places and workplaces, plus wider outdoor limits around health facilities, schools/childcare and transport hubs—aimed at protecting young people as new nicotine and tobacco products enter the market. Disability Access: The health ministry has launched a digital disability assessment system, but youth with disabilities warn rural connectivity, limited digital skills and weak follow-up support could block access to assistive devices and rehabilitation. Maternal & Child Health: El Niño-linked drought and heat could push more patients into hospitals, so authorities are urged not to wait for a crisis—while Witvlei Clinic reports daily malnutrition cases and links child illness to poverty, food insecurity and poor sanitation. Diabetes & Hypertension Awareness: Merck Foundation, with Africa’s First Ladies, announced winners of its 2025 Fashion, Song and Film Awards focused on “More Than a Mother” and “Diabetes & Hypertension,” and opened the next application call. Public Health Capacity: Namibia’s nursing leaders are part of an international public health policy and management programme in India, strengthening leadership and system skills. Wellness Through Sport: NUST sent a 70-member staff team to Johannesburg for inter-university staff games, framing sport as employee wellness and teamwork. Health & Justice: A court declared alleged State House intruder Giano Seibeb a State patient after findings related to schizophrenia and substance use disorder.