Agency

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) in Namibia has a mandate to provide health and social welfare services to the Namibian population: 

• Health care

  The MoHSS is responsible for providing quality, accessible, and affordable health care services. The MoHSS also works to ensure that citizens have fair and reasonable access to public health facilities and services. 

• Social welfare

  The MoHSS provides social welfare services, including social allowances and relief, to those in need. The MoHSS also works to promote the social, mental, spiritual, and physical well-being of all Namibians. 

• Community development

  The MoHSS works to promote community development, poverty reduction, and responsible lifestyles. 

• Rehabilitation

  The MoHSS provides remedial and psycho-social rehabilitation services, including counseling, cognitive and behavioral therapies, and group therapies. 

• Institutional care

  The MoHSS provides institutional care as a last resort for vulnerable people and groups. 

The MoHSS's mandate comes from Article 95 of the Namibian Constitution, which requires the state to maintain the welfare of the people.