Neonatal Care Boost: Swakopmund District Hospital has opened a new N$30.5m Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with 28 beds, including high-care and intensive care, plus a Mother’s Lodge—aimed at cutting referrals to Windhoek and improving survival for premature and sick newborns. Accountability in Health Services: Namibia’s Ministry of Health launched a complaints management system with a standard operating procedure for receiving, documenting and resolving patient and public concerns at facilities nationwide. Tobacco & Vaping Alarm: WHO warns nicotine use among Namibian teens is being actively targeted by the tobacco and vape industry; 2024 survey data shows 23% of 13–17-year-olds use vaping products. Disability Barriers: Youth with Disability says persistent gaps in employment, education, healthcare and services keep people with disabilities out of the labour market, despite high youth unemployment. Malaria Rising: Malaria is gaining ground in southern Africa as climate shifts change rainfall and temperatures, raising transmission risk. Migration Bill Consultations: Namibia’s public consultations on a New Migration Bill have concluded, with plans for more digital visa/permit services and real-time case tracking. Road Safety Debate: Windhoek’s speed humps on the B1 Western Bypass sparked criticism as reactive and harmful to traffic flow and commuter safety. Wellness at Work: Old Mutual Namibia hosted the Vice President at its newly launched Wellness Centre, highlighting preventative and holistic employee health services.