When Dr. Esperance Luvindao was appointed as Namibia's Minister of Health and Social Services earlier in the year, she became the youngest Health Minister in African history - and second youngest Health minister in global history to minister Ariana Campero of Bolivia appointed at the age of 28.
Born in Namibia to parents from DR Congo as the youngest of five siblings, she grew up in Windhoek, influenced by two cultures and two worldviews.
"My parents are from the DRC. My family lives in the DRC. I speak Lingala. And though my French is what you might call 'broken', I speak French and I am proud of my heritage," she said in an interview.
A graduate in medicine and surgery from the University of Namibia, she enriches her journey with a master's in health care management and a degree in public health.
As an expert in Africa's CDC digital health, she combines technology and medicine to revolutionize access to healthcare. Until her ministerial appointment, she served on the disciplinary board of the Health Professions Council of Namibia, ensuring the ethics and excellence of healthcare practitioners.
Born in Namibia to parents from DR Congo as the youngest of five siblings, she grew up in Windhoek, influenced by two cultures and two worldviews.
"My parents are from the DRC. My family lives in the DRC. I speak Lingala. And though my French is what you might call 'broken', I speak French and I am proud of my heritage," she said in an interview.
A graduate in medicine and surgery from the University of Namibia, she enriches her journey with a master's in health care management and a degree in public health.
As an expert in Africa's CDC digital health, she combines technology and medicine to revolutionize access to healthcare. Until her ministerial appointment, she served on the disciplinary board of the Health Professions Council of Namibia, ensuring the ethics and excellence of healthcare practitioners.
In 2013, at the age of 21, she founded the "Angel for Hope" organization, becoming the first young Namibian to launch a non profit organization. Her goal was to support children and parents affected by HIV/AIDS, breaking the cycle of suffering with hope and action.
In March 2025, Dr. Esperance Luvindao was appointed as Namibia’s Minister of Health and Social Services, marking a significant milestone in her career dedicated to public health advocacy.
In March 2025, Dr. Esperance Luvindao was appointed as Namibia’s Minister of Health and Social Services, marking a significant milestone in her career dedicated to public health advocacy.
