Namibia–China Healthcare Push: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Xi Jinping elevated ties to a “China-Namibia community with a shared future,” with renewed focus on healthcare cooperation and people-to-people support. Condom Supply Back on Track: After months of condom shortages at public facilities, the Ministry of Health says stock levels are now sufficient nationwide, urging clinics to keep supplies accessible in all departments. ICU Access Worries: MPs raised concerns about patients dying during transfers to ICU units in Windhoek; the health minister says feasibility studies for a trauma centre at Otjiwarongo Hospital are complete and designs are being finalised. Nursing Training Oversight: Parliament heard concerns about the rapid growth of nursing training institutions and unemployment among trained nurses, with calls for stronger regulation and accreditation. Food Safety Enforcement: Windhoek destroyed about 580 tonnes of unsafe food and shut down a non-compliant business via a court order, alongside widespread food, water and milk sampling. Teacher Welfare and Health: The Teachers’ Union of Namibia warned that worsening teacher welfare—linked to low pay, rising medical aid costs and poor working conditions—could harm classroom performance and learner outcomes. Livestock Biosecurity: Namibia invited bids for a border veterinary cordon fence with South Africa to curb Foot-and-Mouth Disease risk, protecting the health of the livestock sector. Inflation Hits Households: June inflation rose to 4.4%, driven mainly by transport costs, adding pressure to budgets that affect health and nutrition. Youth Ocean Innovation: A marine biologist urged investment in youth-led ocean innovation, linking Namibia’s blue economy to jobs and healthier ecosystems.