Category: News

Continuing the Conversation on Patient Safety At Lady Pohamba Private Hospital, safety is a promise we make to every patient and every family who walks through our doors. Our children deserve care that is not only skilled but also safe, kind, and built on trust. In honour of that promise, we follow the Child Care […]

Congenital Heart Surgery Campaign | Reflection on Skills Transfer Week at WCH From 22 to 26 September 2025, Lady Pohamba Private Hospital proudly joined forces with Windhoek Central Hospital, the Newcastle team and the Healing Hearts Global Foundation in a remarkable Congenital Heart Surgery Campaign. This initiative was not only about saving lives but also […]

Strengthening Childcare | LPPH Nanny & Au Pair Training Last Friday, nine incredible women completed the LPPH Nanny and Au Pair Training, and what an inspiring morning it was! The training focused on child safety, feeding, daily routines, communication, and included practical sessions on basic CPR and first aid. The room was filled with enthusiasm, […]

❤️ World Heart Day at LPPH ❤️ As a quaternary care hospital, LPPH is dedicated to advancing heart health and caring for the hearts of our patients every day. Today, we celebrate World Heart Day together. A lot of patients, family members, staff, and visitors joined us in the hospital foyer for free blood pressure […]

LPPH Staff Wellness | Our Priority At LPPH we believe that investing in the wellness of our staff is investing in the heart of our hospital. On the 25th & 26th of September, we welcomed our team to an Open Day of Wellness, creating space for open conversations, promoting a healthy culture, and taking the first steps in tackling […]

Welcome Dr van Dyk | Neonatologist LPPH is delighted to welcome back Dr. Johan van Dyk, a highly qualified and dedicated Paediatrician and now Neonatologist, to the team.  Dr. Van Dyk completed his MBChB at Stellenbosch University in 1998 and went on to build an impressive career in both South Africa and Canada. After years […]

Happy World Pharmacist Day | 25 September 2025 Our in-hospital pharmacy kicked off 💊World Pharmacist Day💊 in true LPPH style, with laughter, chatter, and a foyer buzzing with fun! From Skill Pong and Guess the Sweety Jar, to quick-fire Q&As with exciting prizes, our pharmacists and pharmacist assistants made sure the day was filled with joy […]

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Aljoscha Metzger, Anaesthesiologist, to LPPH. Dr. Metzger completed his MBChB at Stellenbosch University in 2013 and went on to do his internship and Medical Officer years at Potchefstroom Hospital in South Africa. In 2017, he joined the University Hospital in Düsseldorf, Germany, as a registrar in the Department of […]

“Safe care for every newborn and every child” Every child has the right to safe, quality health care from the very beginning of life. At Lady Pohamba Private Hospital, we recognize that newborns and young children face unique risks due to their rapid growth, evolving needs, and vulnerability to different diseases. Today, our staff pledges […]

Care Worker Appreciation At LPPH, our care workers are the heartbeat of our quaternary care journey. Their daily hard work, compassion, and commitment to patients embody our culture of uplifting and empowering one another.  We are truly inspired by their dedication, and today we celebrate the spirit of being better, not as individuals, but as a […]