Category: News

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 […]

Quaternary Care at Its Best | LPPH Brings Cutting-Edge Cardiac Technology to Namibia Lady Pohamba Private Hospital is pleased to announce and congratulate Dr. Mike Alison on the successful launch of the Faraview and OPAL HDx 3D mapping system, which took place at the hospital on September 4, 2025. We were honoured to have Prof. […]

You’re Not Alone | World Suicide Prevention Day World Suicide Prevention Month is a time to come together, raise awareness, and commit to breaking the silence surrounding mental health. In Namibia, suicide has become an alarming public health crisis, with heartbreaking statistics reminding us that too many families, friends, and communities are left carrying the […]

Welcome Dr Shinime | Newly Accredited Paediatrician Dr Isack Shinime is a qualified and dedicated Paediatrician with extensive experience in providing comprehensive healthcare for infants, children, and adolescents. He obtained his undergraduate medical degree from University of Pretoria in 2013. He did his internship between 2014 and 2015 at the Windhoek hospital complex. After completing […]

The Story of Baby Giovanni Fahad Shikongo – Our Little Fighter On a quiet day filled with uncertainty and hope, Baby Giovanni Fahad Shikongo entered the world far earlier than expected. Born at just 24 weeks, weighing only 600 grams, he was so tiny that his whole being could fit into the palms of loving […]

Rest in Peace, Dr Hamunyela It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Dr. Kondjela Hamunyela, a brilliant paediatric surgeon whose skill, compassion, and dedication touched countless lives. Her legacy of healing and hope will forever live on in the children and families she cared for. Dr Hamunyela will be […]

A LONG OVERDUE THANK YOU Dear Lady Pohamba Private Hospital Management, It has taken me exactly seven months and a few weeks to write this message, and every time I drive past your hospital, I feel a tug of guilt for not saying this sooner. What your incredible staff did for my family and me […]

We Are Honoured to Be Your Choice | Two Years in a Row! Lady Pohamba Private Hospital is deeply honoured to be voted Best of Namibia for the second time since the awards were introduced. This recognition is especially meaningful because it comes directly from you – our patients, families, and community – whose trust […]