Paediatric care boost: Windhoek Central Hospital’s Paediatric ICU received N$500,000 in monitoring equipment from the Bank of Namibia and FNB, helping track vital signs and respond faster for critically ill children. Public health access: Namibia inaugurated its first state-owned MRI facility at Windhoek Central Hospital (N$49.8m), after government spent over N$80m in five years referring more than 4,000 patients to private MRI scans. Cancer focus: Namibia’s breast clinic programme is expanding to multiple hospitals, with CAN donating 680 breast biopsy needle units worth N$300,000 to strengthen earlier diagnosis. Women’s health: Keetmanshoop marked Global Menstrual Health Day with a push to end shame and teasing, urging supportive school environments and respectful dialogue. NHP and FIMA clarity: Namibia Health Plan says FIMA will not bring immediate changes for members, and is engaging journalists to explain the new rules clearly. Tobacco tax push: Regional policymakers met in Windhoek to discuss higher tobacco taxes to cut smoking and fund public services amid rising non-communicable diseases. Animal welfare in hospitals: SPCA launched a sterilisation campaign using Trap-Neuter-Return for Oshakati hospital cats to reduce health risks without removing animals. Labour and safety: Labour Ministry reported 3,487 jobseekers registered and 706 vacancies in Q1, plus workplace inspections and child labour cases handled with social support. Livestock disease planning: Namibia is considering a foot-and-mouth disease levy to fund prevention and veterinary services, with details still under consultation. Mental health and safety signals: Crime briefs highlighted multiple suicide and violence cases, underscoring ongoing GBV and self-harm concerns.