07/04/2025
NAMIBIA’S MINISTER OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
DR. ESPERANCE LUVINDAO
Medical Doctor | Public Health Advocate | Digital Health Pioneer | Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree | Founder, OSAAT Africa Health Foundation
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A. Languages:
English, Afrikaans, Lingala, Swahili, French
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B. Education
1. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) – University of Namibia (UNAM)
2. Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Management – MANCOSA
3. Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health – TUK
4. Postgraduate Certificate in Digital Health – Harvard Business School Online
5. PhD Candidate (Public Health)
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C. Work Experience
1. Medical Doctor – Specialised in public health and the treatment of chronic diseases such as asthma, hypertension, and diabetes.
2. Board Member – Served on the Disciplinary Board of the Health Professions Council of Namibia.
3. OSAAT Africa Health Foundation – Founded in 2019 to improve public health, raise awareness, and provide health education to underserved Namibians.
4. Menga Health Technologies
• Digital Health: Developed an app that connects patients with doctors for virtual consultations, diagnosis, and prescriptions.
• STIs Rapid Test Kit: Developed a rapid testing kit for sexually transmitted infections such as Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Chancroid, Mycoplasma genitalium, and Donovanosis, similar to HIV self-testing kits.
• Emily’s Health: Created a digital health platform called “Emily’s Health,” which provides reproductive health information for African women and girls.
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D. Scholarships
Committed to offering scholarships to students pursuing studies in health-related fields.
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E. Recognitions
• Forbes 30 Under 30 (2022)
• Top 50 Namibian Philanthropists
• Top 50 African Trailblazers
• Global South Arts and Health Envoy (2023)
• Echoing Green Fellow (2024)
• Expert Team Member – Africa CDC HealthTech Market Place
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F. Public Speaking & Advocacy
A speaker and advocate for health awareness, youth empowerment, and African development. Has spoken at TEDx events and international forums. Also actively involved in the HIV prevention agenda in Africa.
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G. Influencer
Brand Ambassador for Standard Bank.
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H. Leadership & Community Engagement
Recognised as a trusted and respected leader.