Category: News

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 […]

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 […]