Mental Health Focus: Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi is set to deliver a keynote at WHO’s East and Southern Africa mental health inter-country workshop in Johannesburg, with Namibia among participating countries expected to map a rapid mental health landscape. Youth Crisis Alarm: Government and church leaders warn that hopelessness, mental health pressures, substance abuse and unemployment are putting young Namibians at risk, calling for stronger cooperation beyond government. Rural Health Staffing: Namibia’s rural hospitals and clinics are increasingly reliant on expatriate nurses and specialists as locals shun rural posts. Medicine Shortages: Opposition and health voices are again criticising medicine stock problems in public hospitals, with claims of rationing and patients being pushed to buy privately. Safe Newborn Abandonment Law: Namibia’s Child Care and Protection Act now allows safe surrender of a newborn at approved places under strict conditions, aiming to prevent deaths from “baby dumping.” Road Safety: Namibia recorded 1,072 crashes, 1,767 injuries and 184 fatalities between 1 January and 17 May, and the Roads Authority urges the public to report reckless driving videos. Water Safety Concern: Windhoek says brown tap water is linked to pipe issues and reservoir residue after interruptions, advising residents to let water stand and not panic. Healthcare Sector Update: NaCC approved Mediclinic Windhoek and Treeside Medical Suites merger with safeguards, including a moratorium on merger-related retrenchments.